Nitroxazepine
Information about Nitroxazepine
Nitroxazepine uses
Nitroxazepine is used in the treatment of depression, Anxiety, bed-wetting, obsessive-compulsive disorder, insomnia and neuropathic pain. It is used in patients intolerant of or unresponsive to other treatment options for depression.
How nitroxazepine works
Nitroxazepine is a tricyclic antidepressant. It increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.
Common side effects of nitroxazepine
Increased heart rate, Difficulty in urination, Constipation, Weight gain, Dryness in mouth, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
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Expert advice for Nitroxazepine
- The main dose should be taken at night as this medicine may produce drowsiness or sleepiness.
- It can take 2 to 3 weeks for Nitroxazepine to start working.
- You should continue the treatment for at least 6 months after you feel better to stop depression from coming back.
- If your doctor asks you to stop Nitroxazepine, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. You should not discontinue it abruptly.
- Avoid driving or operating machinery as it may decrease alertness.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Nitroxazepine, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
- The addiction/dependence potential of Nitroxazepine is very less.
- It may be extremely dangerous in overdose.
Frequently asked questions for Nitroxazepine
Nitroxazepine
Q. What is Nitroxazepine used for?
Nitroxazepine belongs to a class of medicines known as tricyclic antidepressants and is used to treat depression. It restores the chemical imbalance in the brain and improves the mood and behavior. It is also used to treat bedwetting in children older than 6 years of age.
Q. What are the side effects of Nitroxazepine?
The side effects of Nitroxazepine are increased heart rate, blurred vision, dryness in mouth, weight gain, difficulty in urination, constipation and orthostatic hypotension (sudden decrease in blood pressure on standing). Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not go away or worry you.
Q. Can I just stop taking Nitroxazepine?
No, you must not stop taking Nitroxazepine suddenly even if you are feeling better as it may worsen your condition and also cause withdrawal symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headache, weakness, sleep problems, fever, and irritability. Continue taking Nitroxazepine for the duration as prescribed by your doctor to get maximum benefit. If any of the side effects are bothering you, consult your doctor. In case you have completed your course of treatment, your doctor will reduce your dose gradually before taking you off this medicine completely.