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Sizodon Forte Tablet

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Introduction of Sizodon Forte Tablet

Sizodon Forte Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.

Sizodon Forte Tablet is a combination of atypical antipsychotics and anticholinergic- centrally acting medicines.

Uses of Sizodon Forte Tablet

Benefits of Sizodon Forte Tablet

In Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Sizodon Forte Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life. Do not stop taking it unless advised by the doctor. It can take several weeks for your symptoms to improve; so keep using the medicine even if you do not think it is working.

Side effects of Sizodon Forte Tablet

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 Sizodon Forte

  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Weight gain
  • Sleepiness
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
  • Increased prolactin level in blood
  • Nervousness

How to use Sizodon Forte Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sizodon Forte Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Sizodon Forte Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sizodon Forte Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sizodon Forte Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Sizodon Forte Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Sizodon Forte Tablet can cause blurring of vision, dizziness, mild nausea, and mental confusion in some cases. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Sizodon Forte Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sizodon Forte Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Sizodon Forte Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sizodon Forte Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Sizodon Forte Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Sizodon Forte Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

Sizodon Forte Tablet

  • Sizodon Forte Tablet is a combination medicine that helps treat schizophrenia or mania.
  • Trihexyphenidyl controls drug induced abnormal movements.
  • Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Sizodon Forte Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medication as it may lower its efficacy.
  • It can cause dry mouth. Maintain good oral hygiene,drink water, chew sugarless gum, or suck on hard candy for the dry mouth.
  • It may cause an increase in weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides (fat). Eat healthy, exercise, and monitor your levels regularly.
  • Inform your doctor if you have  glaucoma or trouble passing urine.
  • Do not stop taking Sizodon Forte Tablet without talking  to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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Currently taking risp + for schizophrenia but price for this medicine has gone up 3 times any alternate medicine available with the same composition. Please inform
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Resperidone is available as sizodon, Respidone, Risnia, Resperdal , Risdone
My psychiatrist prescribed me with sizodon 10 and soltus 50. How serious the schizophrenia is?
Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari
Psychiatry
It not possible for me to comment upon seriousness without examining patientI need to examine you to comment on that
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References

  1. Drugs.com. Trihexyphenidyl. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Risperidone. County Cork, Ireland: Janssen Pharmaceutical; 1993. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Trihexyphnidyl. Huddersfield, West Yorkshire: Genus Pharmaceuticals; 2011 [revised 18 Dec. 2018]. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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