Arolem 5mg Tablet

Arolem 5mg Tablet is an antipsychotic medicine. It 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. It can also be used to treat depression and bipolar disorders.

Arolem 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably in the morning. 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. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. It may be increased gradually. It may take a few weeks before you start to feel better. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as this can worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and blurred vision. 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. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or worsen.

This medicine may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. However, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect. your doctor will monitor your blood sugar and cholesterol levels periodically while you are taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine. Before taking the medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase some side effects.

• Schizophrenia
• Mania

Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Arolem 5mg 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.

Mania
Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Arolem 5mg Tablet helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Arolem 5mg Tablet 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 Nulet

• Akathisia (inability to stay still)
• Anxiety
• Blurred vision
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Increased saliva production
• Indigestion
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Nausea
• Parkinsonism
• Restlessness
• Sleepiness
• Tremors
• Vomiting

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. Arolem 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Arolem 5mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by changing the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.

• You have been prescribed Arolem 5mg Tablet for relieving psychotic symptoms and manic episodes.
• It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see full effects on thoughts and mood. Keep taking it as prescribed.
• Your doctor may advise you to take it in the morning if you experience any difficulty in sleeping.
• It may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood sugar and cholesterol levels regularly.
• Arolem 5mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Arolem 5mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
• Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes, unusual movements or develop suicidal thoughts.

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