Categories: Prescription Medication
Description: Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) is the only FDA approved prescribed medication for persistent or intractable hiccups lasting over 48 hours. As a dopamine antagonist from the phenothiazine class, it works by affecting the brainstem, where the hiccup reflex is controlled. It blocks dopamine receptors, reducing involuntary diaphragm spasms, and has sedative effects that help relax muscles involved in hiccups. This makes it an effective treatment for severe or chronic cases when other remedies fail.
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AI generated Summary: Based on the provided information, Chlorpromazine is an FDA-approved treatment for intractable hiccups. However, the author's review suggests that while it may be effective, users should be cautious of potential side effects. The author has given the treatment a rating of 4 out of 5.
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