Do not use Orap (pimozide)
This medication is not approved for your use if you are allergic to pimozide or other antipsychotic medicines, or if you have low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood, you (or a family member) have long QT syndrome, or if you take medicine that can cause tics, such as ADHD medications.
Do not use this product if you are breast feeding an infant.
This drug is not approved for those under the age of 12 years old.
Dose adjustment or special precautions may be required
Before taking Orap, tell your doctor if you also use an antibiotic or antifungal medication, anti-psychotic medications, an antidepressant, antiviral medicines to treat hepatitis C or HIV, anti-malaria medications, heart rhythm medications, medicine to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting, “triptan” migraine headache medicine, or opioid medications; you may need a dose adjustment.
You may need to take special precautions when taking Orap if you also have ever had liver disease, kidney disease, seizures or epilepsy, heart problems, high blood pressure, or a heart attack, an enlarged prostate or urination problems, or glaucoma.
Risks
Taking this drug in the final 3 months of pregnancy can cause problems in the newborn. These problems may include withdrawal symptoms, breathing problems, feeding problems, fussiness, tremors, and limp or stiff muscles. However there is still a risk of other complications if you do not take your medications. During time of pregnancy; ensure you are carefully following your doctor’s directions.
If you find yourself sick with vomiting or diarrhea, it may be due to an electrolyte imbalance, which may lead to heart rhythm problems; contact your doctor right away if this occurs.
Other
Your doctor will want to regularly check your progress by checking your heart function with an electrocardiograph or ECG.