Ticstop

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition for Ticstop Products

Ticstop Products are primarily used for

About Ticstop Products

Uses of Ticstop Products

Tetrabenazine is used in the treatment of Huntington's disease.

Ticstop Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Ticstop are Nausea1a, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Anxiety, Fatigue, Sleepiness, Akathisia (inability to stay still), Depression.

How Ticstop Products work

Tetrabenazine works by depleting the stores of certain chemical messengers in the brain that helps in controlling body movements.

Patient Concerns about Ticstop Products

Frequently asked questions about Ticstop Products

Frequently asked questions about Tetrabenazine

Q. Can Ticstop Tablet be crushed?
No, Ticstop Tablet should not be crushed, cut, or chewed. It needs to be swallowed as a whole. But if you cannot swallow the whole tablet, tell your doctor who will probably prescribe you another medicine.
Q. Is Ticstop Tablet an antipsychotic?
Ticstop Tablet is not an antipsychotic. It belongs to the vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor class of medicines. It works by changing the activity of some natural substances in the brain that affect muscles and nerves.
Q. What is the most important information that I should know about Ticstop Tablet?
Ticstop Tablet may increase the risk of depression or suicidal thoughts in patients with Huntington’s disease. Huntington’s disease is an inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. Therefore, you should not take Ticstop Tablet if you have Huntington’s disease along with depression.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Ticstop Tablet?
Sleepiness is a common side effect of Ticstop Tablet. Therefore, you should avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you feel sleepy while taking Ticstop Tablet.
Q. Can I stop taking Ticstop Tablet on my own?
No, you should not stop taking Ticstop Tablet suddenly, without talking to your doctor. Sudden discontinuation of the medicine may cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome. This can be characterized by high fever, stiff muscles, confusion, hallucinations, increased sweating, and very fast or uneven heart beat. Hence, to avoid such side effects your doctor will gradually reduce your dose.
Q. Can I take alcohol while on Ticstop Tablet?
You should avoid alcohol since it may add to the sleepiness caused by Ticstop Tablet. Similarly, you should avoid taking medicines which cause sleepiness. If you are not sure about the effects of the medicine, consult with your doctor.
Q. Does Ticstop Tablet affect blood pressure?
Yes, Ticstop Tablet may affect the blood pressure. In some patients it may decrease the levels of blood pressure. Along with that, one may experience dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting while getting up quickly from a lying position (orthostatic hypotension). To avoid this problem, get out of bed slowly, rest your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up.

Products for Ticstop

Ticstop Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
MRP
321
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