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May 27, 2012

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Fanapt Patient Information including How Should I Take

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking iloperidone (Fanapt)?

Iloperidone is not for use in psychotic conditions related to dementia. Iloperidone may cause heart failure, sudden death, or pneumonia in older adults with dementia-related conditions.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to iloperidone.

If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication. Before you take iloperidone, tell your doctor if you have:

kidney or liver disease;
a personal or family history of Long QT syndrome;
seizures or epilepsy;
heart disease, high blood pressure, heart rhythm problems;
a history of low white blood cell (WBC) counts;
a history of heart attack or stroke;
an electrolyte imbalance, such as low potassium or magnesium levels in your blood;
a history of breast cancer;
diabetes (iloperidone may raise your blood sugar);
trouble swallowing; or
a history of suicidal thoughts.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether iloperidone is harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether iloperidone passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Older adults may be more likely to have side effects from this medicine.

How should I take iloperidone (Fanapt)?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.

Iloperidone can be taken with or without food.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your doctor will need to check your progress on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

Iloperidone may cause you to have high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). Talk to your doctor if you have any signs of hyperglycemia such as increased thirst or urination, excessive hunger, or weakness. If you are diabetic, check your blood sugar levels on a regular basis while you are taking iloperidone.

If you have stopped taking iloperidone for any reason, talk with your doctor before you start taking it again. You may need to restart the medication at a lower dose.

Store iloperidone at room temperature away from moisture, light, and heat.

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