Luramax 40 Tablet

1. Clinical Overview

Luramax 40 Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia, a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave. It can also be used to treat depression, mania and bipolar disorders.Luramax 40 Tablet should be taken with 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 and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, dryness in mouth, and insomnia (difficulty sleeping). It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.This medicine may increase your weight but, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect. You should be cautious as in rare cases it may cause serious side effects like high blood sugar levels or seizures.

2. Side Effects

Possible side effects associated with Luramax 40 Tablet:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Weight gain
• Sleepiness
• Dryness in mouth
• Indigestion
• Parkinsonism
• Akathisia (inability to stay still)
• Anxiety
• Stomach discomfort
• Restlessness
• Upper abdominal pain
• Agitation
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Increased saliva production

3. Drug Interactions

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4. Trusted Substitutes (Same Salt)

Medicines with the same composition (Lurasidone (40mg)):