Pharma
Chlorpromazine
for Hiccups
Prescription chlorpromazine is the only approved medication for persistent hiccups lasting more than 48 hours.
How it works
Dopamine antagonist that acts centrally to suppress the hiccup reflex.
What to watch for
Requires prescription. Significant side effects including drowsiness and movement disorders. Reserved for intractable hiccups.
Community experience
Other remedies for Hiccups
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