WARNING: This medicine is an antipsychotic. It may increase the risk of death when used to treat mental problems caused by dementia in elderly patients. Most of the deaths were linked to heart problems or infection. This medicine is not approved to treat mental problems caused by dementia. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor. Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are also taking antiarrhythmics (eg, amiodarone, sotalol, procainamide, quinidine), certain other antipsychotic medicines (eg, ziprasidone, chlorpromazine), citalopram, metoclopramide, phenothiazines (eg, thioridazine), quinolone antibiotics (eg, gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin), or any medicine that may increase the risk of a certain type of irregular heartbeat (prolonged QT interval). Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure if any of your medicines may increase the risk of this type of irregular heartbeat. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking other prescription or nonprescription medicines (eg, used for allergies, cancer, depression or other mental or mood problems, high blood pressure, immune system suppression, infections, irregular heartbeat or other heart problems, narcotic or other substance abuse or dependence, nausea or vomiting, pain, reflux disease, seizures, stomach or bowel problems, Tourette syndrome), multivitamin products, or herbal or dietary supplements because they may interact with this medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure if any of your medicines might interact with this medicine. DO NOT START OR STOP any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, including if you have a history of heart problems (eg, fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; heart failure; ischemic heart disease), heart attack, low blood pressure, blood vessel problems, stroke, low white blood cell levels, liver problems, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), seizures, suicidal thoughts or attempts, alcohol abuse or dependence, Alzheimer disease, dementia, Parkinson disease, esophagus problems (eg, trouble swallowing), allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Tell your doctor if you are at risk for aspiration (inhaling foreign matter into the airways or lungs); if you have diabetes or are at risk for diabetes (eg, overweight, family history of diabetes); if you are dehydrated; have a low blood volume; drink alcohol; or will be exposed to very high or very low temperatures. Tell your doctor if you have had high blood prolactin levels or a history of certain types of cancer (eg, breast, pancreas, pituitary, brain), or if you are at risk for breast cancer. Tell your doctor if you have never taken an antipsychotic medicine before. You may be more likely to experience dizziness when you sit or stand up. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have severe liver problems, low blood potassium or magnesium levels, slow heartbeat, or a history of irregular heartbeat (eg, long QT syndrome, congenital prolongation of the QT interval). Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine.