Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.

This is Compazine. You may hear it called by its generic name, prochlorperazine. It is used to treat nausea and vomiting. 

Compazine can be given as an injection into a muscle or vein. It can also be inserted into your rectum. You should take this medicine exactly as your doctor tells you to.  

Most people tolerate this medicine well. Common side effects can include trouble going to the bathroom or a dry mouth. It can also cause you to feel anxious or tired. These effects are normal if they are mild and should go away. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

As with any medication, rare but serious side effects could occur. With Compazine, this includes uncontrollable movements of different parts of your body. You should read the Patient Information Sheet for more information about other possible effects. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow your condition closely.

Compazine interacts with other medicines. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any other medications.

For best results with Compazine, talk to your doctor about your goal for this medicine and about possible side effects.