Schizophrenia

In Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability feelings and behavior become abnormal. Psydyl 2 mg/2 mg Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts behavior and enhances the quality of life. Do not stop taking it unless advised by the doctor. It can take several weeks for your symptoms to improve; so keep using the medicine even if you do not think it is working.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Psydyl 2 mg/2 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Psydyl 2 mg/2 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.Psydyl 2 mg/2 mg Tablet is taken with or without food preferably at night. However it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. If you miss a dose of this medicine take it as soon as you remember. It is important not to stop this medicine suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea constipation and dryness in mouth. Initially this medicine may cause a sudden drop in the blood pressure when you change positions so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness. So do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may increase your weight blood sugar and cholesterol but modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect.Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Psydyl 2 mg/2 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> Psydyl 2 mg/2 mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Psydyl 2 mg/2 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Psydyl 2 mg/2 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Psydyl 2 mg/2 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Psydyl 2 mg/2 mg Tablet can cause blurring of vision dizziness mild nausea and mental confusion in some cases. This may affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Psydyl 2 mg/2 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Psydyl 2 mg/2 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Psydyl 2 mg/2 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Psydyl 2 mg/2 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Psydyl 2 mg/2 mg Tablet take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS

Schizophrenia

Nausea | Constipation | Dryness in mouth | Weight gain | Sleepiness | Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing) | Increased prolactin level in blood | Nervousness