Litholent

It takes some time before you see improvement in your symptoms after taking Litholent SR 400 Tablet. Though it varies from person to person, it may take 1-3 weeks or longer for you to see the full benefits of Litholent SR 400 Tablet. Do not stop taking Litholent SR 400 Tablet if you feel you are not improving. Instead, discuss it with your doctor.

Yes, Litholent SR 400 Tablet can cause nervous system disorders like sleepiness and dizziness and feeling confused. It can also cause rapid eye movements, blurred vision, or blind spots in your eyesight. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor. In addition, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery as it can be hazardous for you.

Yes, Litholent SR 400 Tablet may cause kidney problems. Litholent SR 400 Tablet is not prescribed in patients who already have severe kidney impairment. The kidney problems may not be reversible and the symptoms include swollen ankles, passing a lot of urine and feeling thirsty. Before starting treatment with Litholent SR 400 Tablet, your doctor will get blood tests done to see if your kidney function is normal. During Litholent SR 400 Tablet therapy, any gradual or sudden changes in renal function, even within the normal range, may indicate the need for re-evaluation of treatment.

Litholent SR 400 Tablet can cause both weight gain or weight loss. You should keep a check on your weight during Litholent SR 400 Tablet therapy. If you feel you are gaining or losing too much weight, consult your doctor who will assess whether the change in weight is due to Litholent SR 400 Tablet or some other reason.

Litholent SR 400 Tablet therapy should only be started if adequate facilities for assessing Litholent SR 400 Tablet levels are available. This is because Litholent SR 400 Tablet toxicity is related to increased levels of Litholent SR 400 Tablet in blood. Litholent SR 400 Tablet toxicity can even occur at dose which is effective for treatment. Therefore, your doctor may closely monitor your Litholent SR 400 Tablet levels weekly until stabilization is achieved, then weekly for one month and then at monthly intervals thereafter.

Take Litholent SR 400 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Check with your doctor if you are not sure. It is meant for oral administration and can be taken with or without food. However, if you start following a certain type of diet, talk to your doctor first. Any drastic changes in the amount of water you drink or amount of sodium (salt) in your diet may require more frequent monitoring of Litholent SR 400 Tablet levels.

You should inform your doctor about the medicines you are taking before starting Litholent SR 400 Tablet since many medicines interfere with the working of Litholent SR 400 Tablet. Some medicines decrease the levels of Litholent SR 400 Tablet in blood which means that it will not work well. These include theophylline (for asthma), caffeine, anything containing sodium bicarbonate, or a special group of diuretics (water tablets) called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and urea used to treat skin conditions.