Amisulpride belongs to a class of medications called atypical antipsychotics. It blocks the excessive actions of dopamine in your brain to restore normal mood and behaviour. It is used to treat schizophrenia.
Amisulpride can be taken by mouth. It should be taken on an empty stomach, preferably before meals.
Acute psychosis
Adult
400-800 mg daily in 2 divided doses, adjust according to response. Maximum dose is 1.2 g daily.
Schizophrenia with predominantly negative symptoms
Adult
50-300 mg daily.
Common side effects of Amisulpride include anxiety, breast pain, excessive saliva production, agitation, amenorrhoea, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, erectile dysfunction, insomnia, Parkinsonism, seizure, tremor and vomiting.
Common dosing schedule:
Amisulpride is taken twice daily. It should be taken before meals.
This schedule is for reference only, adjustments may be made according to individual needs.
Some common medications Amisulpride may interact with:
Please notify your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking the above medication, dosage adjustments might be needed.
In Hong Kong, Amisulpride is a prescription only medicine, and requires a prescription from a doctor to be purchased in a pharmacy. It can also be obtained from doctors. To find a pharmacy near you, refer to the list of pharmacies (“Authorized Sellers of Poisons”) from the Hong Kong Department of Health.
For more information about drug names and ingredients, you can visit Hong Kong’s Drug Office at https://www.drugoffice.gov.hk
Need more information?
For detailed information about the use of Amisulpride in children, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and for questions about drug interactions, please check with your pharmacist or doctor.
Disclaimer: our goal is to provide you with the most relevant drug information and common dosage for Hong Kong. This information does not constitute medical advice. For specific treatment recommendations and advice, always discuss with your doctor or pharmacist, and follow the instructions included with your specific medicine.
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