Generic Name: Tetrabenazine Tablets
Brand Name: Xenazine
Xenazine Drug and Medication User Reviews
I am having excessive head and neck sweating.
Was on Zyprexa before this was available.Continuing on Zyprexa and 75mg dose of xenezine. Has been very helpful, but not consistent. No side effects.
I take this medication for Tourette Syndrome...Have been taking for at leat 7 years. Was on it before FDA approval. Have helped with tics tremendously. Wonderful drug for me. I always have had depression...on Cymbalta for that.
Most of my involuntary movements have gone away since I started taking this drug about a year ago
Wife has Huningtons she has been on this drug for three years. At first it helped with the movements. This drug cost $8000 a month which is insane and not worth it in my opionion. Dr does not seem to have any alternatves. Canada has the same drug for less than $400??
I've been on this for 1 year. I'm now taking 25 mg three times daily with great results, less jerking and twitching. I was extremely tired on this, like a zombie, but it worked so well with the involuntary movements. My Dr put me on ritalin to help with the sleepiness and that worked. I did run out of xenazine for 1 week due to pharmacy shipping problem and I was right back to spasms, twitching and having a hard time with mobility. I did have major crying spells/ depression and my doctor put me on celexa. No problems now. I would highly recommend xenazine.
Maintenance dose of 50mg a day helps.
I have a hard time walking correctly. very sleepy. I don't like this feeling at all
REDUCED CHOREA BIG TIME. NO MENTAL SIDE EFFECTS SUCH AS DEPRESSION ETC. DIAGNOSED WITH HUNTINGTON'S IN 2000. STARTED TAKING DRUG PRIOR TO FDA FULL APRROVAL THROUGH A PROGRAM A XXX DUKE.
Wife 33yrs old. Initial rapid improvement (1-2 months), followed by rapid deterioration(after 1 year)as dosage was raised. Have slowly lowered dosage with no improvement. Have appt in 1 week, looks like he is going to recommend ceasing treatment with it. Symptoms were, decreased voluntary muscle control, increased involuntary movements and heavy sweating.
Male 69 years, severe movements, taking zyprexa which helped some. Now also on his dose of xenazine, working very well at first. Now he is very tired all the time, no energy. Have cut 1 dose as of yesterday. Doctor appointment in 3 weeks.
I have given this to my wife who has Huntingtons for 7 weeks.I have not seen any improvement yet.I have noticed more depression using it.We have a Doctors app. 1/5/09.Maybe he can help.