Fitzam 5mg Tablet

Fitzam 5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as benzodiazepines. It is used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and severe anxiety. It works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Fitzam 5mg Tablet may 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 as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming.

If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember 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 it may increase seizure frequency.

Some common side effects of this medicine include tiredness, slurred speech, fever, cough, drooling, constipation, and difficulty in passing urine. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to consult the doctor if you notice blisters on the skin or inside your mouth. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.

• Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures
• Treatment of Severe anxiety

Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures
Fitzam 5mg Tablet slows down electrical signals in the brain that cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms of seizures, such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. This medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures. Therefore, do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well, until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

Treatment of Severe anxiety
Fitzam 5mg Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and irritability. Therefore, it helps one to go about their daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping it suddenly can cause serious problems; so, do not stop taking it without discussing with the doctor.

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 Pisful

• Constipation
• Sleepiness
• Depression
• Dizziness
• Dryness in mouth
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Nausea
• Sedation
• Speech disorder
• Decreased appetite
• Irritability
• Aggression
• Restlessness
• Drug tolerance
• Difficulty in paying attention
• Tremors
• Abnormality of voluntary movements

Severe side effects of Pisful

• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Drug dependence
• Psychotic disorder
• Suicidal ideation
• Cognitive disorder
• Impaired consciousness
• Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
• Abnormal gait
• Respiratory depression
• Photosensitivity
• Urticaria
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• Toxic epidermal necrolysis
• Muscle spasm

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Fitzam 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Fitzam 5mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

• The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor

• It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

• Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.

• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

• Inform your doctor if you notice sores or blisters on your skin, lips, or inside your mouth.

• Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.

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