Lokpam
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About Lokpam Products
Lokpam Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Lokpam are Nausea1a, Vomiting, Dryness in mouth, Constipation, Weight gain, Decreased blood pressure, Dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions), Akathisia (inability to stay still), Parkinsonism, Increased prolactin level in blood.
How Lokpam Products work
Amisulpride is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.
Patient Concerns about Lokpam Products
Frequently asked questions about Lokpam Products
Frequently asked questions about Amisulpride
Q. Does Lokpam 50mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Lokpam 50mg Tablet may make you sleepy, drowsy, less alert, and may even blur your vision. If you experience these symptoms you should not drive or operate heavy machinery.
Q. When should I take Lokpam 50mg Tablet?
The time of taking the medicine will be suggested by your doctor depending upon your dose. Doses up to 300 mg can be taken anytime of the day but preferably at the same time each day. Doses more than 300 mg can be taken half in the morning and half in the evening. You can take the medicine during or between meals.
Q. What does Lokpam 50mg Tablet do to the brain?
Lokpam 50mg Tablet belongs to antipsychotic class of medicines. It acts against dopamine receptors in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter which helps in regulating mood and behavior. Schizophrenia is associated with an overactivity of dopamine in the brain, and this overactivity may cause delusions and hallucinations. Lokpam 50mg Tablet prevents this excessive activity of dopamine in the brain which helps in treating symptoms of schizophrenia.
Q. Does Lokpam 50mg Tablet help with anxiety?
No, there is no data to support the use of Lokpam 50mg Tablet in the treatment of anxiety. On the contrary, anxiety is a common side effect of Lokpam 50mg Tablet.
Q. Can I stop taking Lokpam 50mg Tablet after some time?
No, you should keep taking Lokpam 50mg Tablet as long as your doctor has advised. Do not stop the medication even if you feel better. Stopping it suddenly may worsen your condition or symptoms may come back. Talk to your doctor who will gradually reduce your dose.
Q. Who should not take Lokpam 50mg Tablet?
You should not take Lokpam 50mg Tablet if you are under 15 years of age, allergic to it, have breast cancer or a tumor known as prolactinoma. Avoid taking Lokpam 50mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding, have tumor of adrenal glands (pheochromocytoma), or if you are taking certain medicines like levodopa, medicines to treat heart rhythm disorders, etc.
Q. Is Lokpam 50mg Tablet addictive?
No, there is no evidence to say that Lokpam 50mg Tablet causes addiction. Also, its use is not known to have any tendency for abuse.
Q. What are the withdrawal symptoms of Lokpam 50mg Tablet?
Suddenly stopping Lokpam 50mg Tablet may cause withdrawal symptoms which include nausea, vomiting, sweating, difficulty sleeping, extreme restlessness, muscle stiffness or abnormal movements, or your original condition may come back. Therefore, it is advised to gradually reduce the dose of Lokpam 50mg Tablet.
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