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Etrafon / Trilafon (Perphenazine)

Etrafon / Trilafon (generic name perphenazine) is an antipsychotic drug made by combining the two medications whose generic names are Perphenazine and Amitriptyline. It is prescribed to alleviate psychotic thinking sometimes associated with extreme mood swings in those with bipolar disorder (manic depression). Found here are resources and information relating to this medication.
Etrafon Side Effects
Catalogue of side effects for the medication Etrafon, which is an antipsychotic drug made by combining the two medications whose generic names are Perphenazine and Amitriptyline. Etrafon is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and may also be described for treatment of bipolar disorder.
Triavil
Triavil is used to treat anxiety, agitation, and depression. Triavil is a combination of a tricyclic antidepressant (amitriptyline) and a tranquilizer (perphenazine). This site offers a full monograph of this drug.

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