adverse reactions particularlly extrapyramidal symptoms do occur at high doses
Stelazine advertisement, 1974

EXCESSIVE NEUROTIC ANXIETY
Anxiety* is a constant factor in her life
She repeatedly requests refills or different medication
No organic basis can be found for her somatic complaints

'Stelazine' may be the appropriate medication for this patient. It acts to control her anxiety without excessive sedation and with no problem of dependence.
Although adverse reactions, particularlly extrapyramidal symptoms, do occur at high doses, in the low doses recommended for this indication (2-4 mg. a day)
a low incidence of side effects has been reported.
Manufactured and distributed by SK&F Co.
Carolina, P.R. 00630, under Stelazine® trademark
license from SmithKline Corporation, Philadelphia, Pa.
STELAZINE brand of TRIFLUOPERAZINE HCL 2 mg. tablets
* 'Stelazine' has been evaluated as possibly effective for this indication. See Brief Summary.

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