Tetrabenazine User Reviews & Ratings
Brand names: Xenazine
Tetrabenazine has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 6 reviews on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 33% reported a negative experience.
| Condition | Avg. Rating | Reviews | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tardive Dyskinesia Off-label | 3 reviews for Tardive Dyskinesia | 17 medications | |
| Huntington's Disease | 2 reviews for Huntington's Disease | 5 medications |
- SPZ...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- November 16, 2022
Tetrabenazine for Huntington's Disease "Worked better for my daughter than Austedo. She was on a program from Lundbeck where she got it at no cost. Program ended, and she had to switch to Austedo, which doesn't seem to be as effective for her chorea."
- Jan...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 5, 2024
For Tardive Dyskinesia "I switched to tetrabenazine when I could not afford Ingrezza. I felt like my movements decreased on tetrabenazine and I generally feel more relaxed in the face. Movement is exhausting."
Frequently asked questions
- Austedo (deutetrabenazine) vs Xenazine (tetrabenazine): How do they compare?
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- Anonymous
- Taken for 10 years or more
- February 18, 2020
Tetrabenazine "Helpful for ataxia but wish there was something better. Helps with some of the shaking but only takes the edge off. Available only through Specialty Mail Order Pharmacy."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- January 24, 2022
For Huntington's Disease "Too expensive to get the proper amount, get reduced amount from pharmacies."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- May 8, 2023
For Tardive Dyskinesia "Very bad side effects, dizziness, muscle stiffness, skin blotching, sleepiness."
See also:
Xenazine
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Austedo
Austedo is used to treat the involuntary movements of Huntington's disease and tardive dyskinesia ...
Ingrezza
Ingrezza (valbenazine) is used to treat tardive dyskinesia (TD) and chorea associated with ...
Valbenazine
Valbenazine (Ingrezza) is used to treat tardive dyskinesia (TD) and chorea associated with ...
Deutetrabenazine
Deutetrabenazine (Austedo and Austedo XR) is used to treat the involuntary movements of ...
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For Tardive Dyskinesia "I've been taking tetrabenazine for several months now for tardive dyskinesia. I'm now up to 37.5 mg a day with very little help from using it. As far as I'm concerned, tetrabenazine does not help with tardive dyskinesia."