Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD is a prescription medicine used to treat short-term anxiety and insomnia. It binds to specific receptor sites in the brain and calms the brain. Therefore, it provides effective relaxation to the brain.

Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD is used to reduce anxiety, epilepsy and promote sleep.

Uses of Etizest Tablet MD

Benefits of Etizest Tablet MD

In Treatment of Short term anxiety

Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that are triggered only at the time of stressful conditions that last for a shorter duration. These could be job interviews, exams, stage performances, etc. It can effectively manage feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating and feeling irritable. Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD 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.

In Treatment of Insomnia

Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD helps treat insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep) in people who have problems related to their sleeping habits. Insomnia may cause you to wake up earlier than usual and you may find it difficult to go back to sleep. Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD works by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep. This helps you relax and feel more energetic. It also helps you concentrate better and improves your quality of life.

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Side effects of Etizest Tablet MD

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 Etizest

Altered libido
Confusion
Depression
Drowsiness
Fainting
Headache
Muscle coordination impaired
Muscle weakness
Sedation
Slurred speech
Tremors
Visual impairment

How to use Etizest Tablet MD

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

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Information regarding the use of Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

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Information regarding the use of Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
The most common side-effects of Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD are related to sedation and musculoskeletal relaxation. It may impair your driving ability.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is less as compared to other benzodiazepines.
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.
Do not take this medicine if you have a history of drug addiction or drug abuse.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Thienodiazepines Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Benzodiazepines

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FAQs

Does Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD have abuse potential?

Yes, there are several reports mentioning the abuse potential of Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients prone to drug abuse.

What are the advantages of Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD over other benzodiazepines (BZDs)?

As compared to other benzodiazepines, Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD has lesser sedative effects, lower dependence, and lower tolerance. However, long-term use can reduce the effectivity of the medicine and may cause dependence and addiction.

What happens if you stop taking Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD suddenly?

Stopping Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms which may include anxiety, insomnia, headache, dizziness, ringing sound in ear (tinnitus), eating disorder (anorexia), vomiting, nausea, tremor, weakness, excessive sweating (perspiration), irritability, hypersensitivity to visual and auditory stimuli. Stopping the medicine suddenly may also cause palpitations, fast heart rate and postural hypotension (drop in blood pressure on standing). In severe and rare cases of withdrawal from high doses, patients may develop seizures, mental disorder (psychosis), agitation, confusion, and hallucinations.

How long does Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD take to work?

Oral doses of Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD begin working within 30-60 minutes and peak at 3-4 hours. The medicine remains in the body for 6-8 hours although higher doses can last longer.

Is Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD a muscle relaxant?

Yes, like benzodiazepines, it causes muscle relaxation, but otherwise it is mainly used for anxiety.

Is Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD good for sleep?

Like other benzodiazepines, it causes sleepiness but is mainly used for anxiety disorder. It increases total sleep time and decreases the proportion of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, wherein your eyes move quickly in different directions. Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD had no effect on sleep latency (amount of time it takes you to go from being fully awake to being asleep).

Is Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD an antidepressant?

No, Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD is not an antidepressant. It is used for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder with depressive symptoms. But, it may affect patient's mood.

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References

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Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD

Product introduction

Uses of Etizest Tablet MD

Benefits of Etizest Tablet MD

In Treatment of Short term anxiety

In Treatment of Insomnia

Side effects of Etizest Tablet MD

Common side effects of Etizest

How to use Etizest Tablet MD

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

Does Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD have abuse potential?

What are the advantages of Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD over other benzodiazepines (BZDs)?

What happens if you stop taking Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD suddenly?

How long does Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD take to work?

Is Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD a muscle relaxant?

Is Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD good for sleep?

Is Etizest 0.5mg Tablet MD an antidepressant?

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