Etireg
Etireg Products are primarily used for
Short term anxiety, Insomnia
About Etireg Products
Etireg Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Etireg are Altered libido, Confusion, Depression, Drowsiness, Fainting, Headache, Muscle coordination impaired, Muscle weakness, Sedation, Slurred speech, Tremors, Visual impairment.
How Etireg Products work
Etizolam 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.
Patient Concerns about Etireg Products
Frequently asked questions about Etireg Products
Frequently asked questions about Etizolam
Q. Does Etireg 0.25 Tablet have abuse potential?
Yes, there are several reports mentioning the abuse potential of Etireg 0.25 Tablet. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients prone to drug abuse.
Q. What are the advantages of Etireg 0.25 Tablet over other benzodiazepines (BZDs)?
As compared to other benzodiazepines, Etireg 0.25 Tablet 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.
Q. What happens if you stop taking Etireg 0.25 Tablet suddenly?
Stopping Etireg 0.25 Tablet 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.
Q. How long does Etireg 0.25 Tablet take to work?
Oral doses of Etireg 0.25 Tablet 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.
Q. Is Etireg 0.25 Tablet a muscle relaxant?
Yes, like benzodiazepines, it causes muscle relaxation, but otherwise it is mainly used for anxiety.
Q. Is Etireg 0.25 Tablet 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. Etireg 0.25 Tablet had no effect on sleep latency (amount of time it takes you to go from being fully awake to being asleep).
Q. Is Etireg 0.25 Tablet an antidepressant?
No, Etireg 0.25 Tablet 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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