Clonazepam (0.5mg) + Escitalopram Oxalate (5mg)
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ESZY PLUS 5 Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety disorder. It is the combination medicine that calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells. It also works by increasing the level of a chemical messenger in the brain which improves mood.
ESZY PLUS 5 Tablet can be taken with or without food. 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 medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include delayed ejaculation, low sexual desire, vomiting, memory impairment, depression, and confusion. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It may cause weight gain or weight loss depending upon person to person. To prevent weight gain, you can eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly. On the other hand, weight loss can be prevented by increasing food portions in your diet. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood as it can cause suicidal thoughts.
Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver disease. 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.
ESZY PLUS 5 Tablet stops your brain from releasing the chemicals that make you feel anxious so it can reduce the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable and sleep problems that often come with Generalised Anxiety Disorder. ESZY PLUS 5 Tablet will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
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. Escitalay Plus 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
ESZY PLUS 5 Tablet is a combination of two medicines:
Alcohol- UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with ESZY PLUS 5 Tablet.
Pregnancy- CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
ESZY PLUS 5 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding- CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
ESZY PLUS 5 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
ESZY PLUS 5 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney- SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
ESZY PLUS 5 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of ESZY PLUS 5 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of ESZY PLUS 5 Tablet can cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver- CAUTION
ESZY PLUS 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of ESZY PLUS 5 tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose of ESZY PLUS 5 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.
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