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How to Take Tetrabenazine and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The starting dose should be 12.5 mg per day given once in the morning. The maximum recommended single dose is 25 mg. Maximum: 50mg.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with suicidal thoughts, depression, severe liver impairment, who are taking reserpine, and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Tetrabenazine

This medication is a monoamine depleter, prescribed for involuntary movements (chorea) in patients with Huntington's disease.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Tetrabenazine

India :


International :


Xenazine
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