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reserpine
Reserpine is used to treat high blood pressure and mental health conditions like schizophrenia. It's rarely used nowadays because there are many newer medications available for these conditions. This medication has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States.
Last reviewed on November 15, 2021
What is Reserpine?
How Reserpine works
Drug Facts
Common BrandsSerpasil (brand no longer available)
Drug ClassRauwolfia alkaloid
Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication
Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available
AvailabilityDiscontinued
Frequently asked questions about Reserpine
What is reserpine?
Reserpine is a rauwolfia alkaloid. It's made from the Rauwolfia plant species and has been historically used to treat high blood pressure and mental health conditions like schizophrenia. It works by lowering the amount of certain chemicals in your body, like serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine.
Is reserpine still available?
No, reserpine is no longer available in the United States.
Why was reserpine discontinued?
It's unclear why reserpine was discontinued, but it could be because of low demand. Reserpine is a very old medication and was used in early civilization in the plant form. It was one of the first blood pressure and mental health medications available. Reserpine has many side effects, like sedation, dry mouth, headaches, and stomach upset. Over the years, many newer medications have been developed for these conditions that are stronger, better tolerated, and more commonly used than reserpine.
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