Quietal

Composition for Quietal Products

Chlorpromazine

Quietal Products are primarily used for

Schizophrenia

About Quietal Products

Uses of Quietal Products

Chlorpromazine is used in the treatment of schizophrenia.

Quietal Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Quietal are Weight gain, Dryness in mouth, Sleepiness, Constipation, Extrapyramidal symptoms, Sedation.

How Quietal Products work

Chlorpromazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

In Depth Information for Quietal Products

Take it at night to avoid feeling sleepy during the day.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Quietal affects you.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Do not drink alcohol while taking Quietal as it can cause serious breathing problems.
Inform your doctor if you notice involuntary muscle movements.
Monitor your weight during the treatment as Quietal can cause weight gain.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Patient Concerns about Quietal Products

Frequently asked questions about Quietal Products

Q. Is Quietal 200mg Tablet a benzodiazepine/sleeping tablet?

Quietal 200mg Tablet is not a benzodiazepine. It belongs to a class of medicines called phenothiazine antipsychotics. Quietal 200mg Tablet should not be used as a sleeping tablet

Q. Is it good for anxiety?

It is used in patients with schizophrenia but it relieves anxiety too at certain levels

Q. Is Quietal 200mg Tablet a controlled substance/narcotic?

No. Quietal 200mg Tablet is not a controlled substance/ narcotic. However, it can be purchased only after producing a doctor's prescription

Q. Does Quietal 200mg Tablet cause weight gain/sleepiness/euphoric (high)?

Yes, Quietal 200mg Tablet may cause weight gain and sleepiness

Q. Is it addictive?

Chlorpromazine does not have high addictive potential and a very little propensity for abuse for euphoria

Q. Does chlorpromazine decrease dopamine?

Chlorpromazine is dopamine receptor blocker so it decreases dopamine levels to calm the patients with schizophrenia

Q. Does Quietal 200mg Tablet help with opiate withdrawal?

It has been observed that Quietal 200mg Tablet helps in certain cases of opiate withdrawal. However, it is not widely used for this purpose. Please follow your doctor's advice regarding its use.

Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 10th Jun 2025.
The medicine details are for information purpose only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.