Fluphenazine

Drugs can come in different forms and doses. You should look at the PIL for the specific form and dose your doctor has prescribed for you.

These websites also have more information about this medicine:

• British National Formulary (BNF) A-Z list of drugs

• Electronic medicines compendium (emc)

• Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) product search

If you have specific questions about your medication you can:

• Ask your doctor, or whoever prescribes your medication

• Speak to someone at a pharmacy

• Contact NHS 111 in England, or NHS 111 in Wales

If you get any side effects from this drug, you can report them to the manufacturer using the Yellow Card scheme. This helps them give better information about it. Visit the Yellow Card scheme website to learn more.

More information about antipsychotics

Our pages on antipsychotics have lots more information about this type of medication. This includes how they work, what they are prescribed for and what to know before taking them. It also covers their side effects and withdrawal effects, and lists alternative treatment options.

These pages may also help:

• About psychiatric medication. See our pages on psychiatric medication for information on what you should know before taking any psychiatric drug, reporting side effects, receiving the right medication for you, and your right to refuse medication.

• About coming off medication. See our pages on coming off psychiatric drugs for information on making your decision to come off medication, planning withdrawal and withdrawal symptoms. 

• About accessing treatment. See our pages on seeking help for a mental health problem for more information on getting treatment for your mental health.