Praziquantel

Praziquantel treats infections caused by certain types of worms. Swallow praziquantel tablets as soon as you put them in your mouth and do not chew them.

Praziquantel Overview

Updated: 

Praziquantel is a prescription medication used to treat infections due to schistosoma, a type of worm that lives in the bloodstream, and liver fluke, a type of worm that lives in or near the liver. Praziquantel is in a class of medications called anthelmintics. It works by killing the worms that cause the infections.

This medication comes as a tablet to take by mouth and is usually taken three times a day for one day (spaced 4-6 hours apart). Swallow tablets with water during a meal. Do not chew praziquantel tablets.

Common side effects of praziquantel include general ill feeling, headache, stomach pain, nausea, and increased temperature. Praziquantel can also cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how praziquantel affects you.

 

How was your experience with Praziquantel?

First, a little about yourself

Tell us about yourself in a few words?

What tips would you provide a friend before taking Praziquantel?

What are you taking Praziquantel for?

Choose one
  • Other
  • Clonorchiasis
  • Cysticercosis
  • Helminthiasis
  • Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic
  • Opisthorchiasis
  • Schistosomiasis

How long have you been taking it?

Choose one
  • Less than a week
  • A couple weeks
  • A month or so
  • A few months
  • A year or so
  • Two years or more

How well did Praziquantel work for you?

Did you experience many side effects while taking this drug?

How likely would you be to recommend Praziquantel to a friend?

Pill Images

{{ slide.name }}
pill-image {{ slide.name }}
Color: {{ slide.color }} Shape: {{ slide.shape }} Size: {{ slide.size }} Score: {{ slide.score }} Imprint: {{ slide.imprint }}
<<
Prev
{{ slide.number }} of {{ slide.total }}
>>
Next

Praziquantel Cautionary Labels

Back to Top
precautionsprecautionsprecautions

Uses of Praziquantel

Back to Top

Praziquantel is a prescription medication used to treat infections due to schistosoma, a type of worm that lives in the bloodstream, and liver fluke, a type of worm that lives in or near the liver.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Praziquantel Brand Names

Back to Top

Praziquantel Drug Class

Back to Top

Praziquantel is part of the drug class:

↑ Back to Top