Tiapride

Tiapride is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania.

Tiapride 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 as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, drowsiness, sleepiness, insomnia, agitation, and dizziness. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in 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 but, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect.

You should be cautious while using this medicine as it may increase the risk of developing diabetes, so it is better to monitor glucose regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.

• Schizophrenia
• Mania

Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Tiapride helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.

Mania
Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Tiapride helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Tiapride will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.

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

Common side effects of Tiaride

• Fatigue
• Drowsiness
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Agitation
• Dizziness
• Vertigo
• Headache

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. Tiapride may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tiapride is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.

• Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
• Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Tiapride can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
• It may cause weight gain. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your weight regularly.
• Do not stop taking medicine without talking to your doctor first.

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