Easyride MD 0.5 Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Ealpharm Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Etizolam (0.5mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Thienodiazepines Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
Action Class	Benzodiazepines
User Rating	4.3
User Reviews	378

FAQ

Is Easyride MD 0.5 good for sleep?

Like other benzodiazepines, it causes sleepiness but is mainly used for anxiety disorder. It increases total sleep time and decreases the proportion of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, wherein your eyes move quickly in different directions. Easyride MD 0.5 had no effect on sleep latency (amount of time it takes you to go from being fully awake to being asleep).

Is Easyride MD 0.5 an antidepressant?

No, Easyride MD 0.5 is not an antidepressant. It is used for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder with depressive symptoms. But, it may affect patient's mood.

Is Easyride MD 0.5 a muscle relaxant?

Yes, like benzodiazepines, it causes muscle relaxation, but otherwise it is mainly used for anxiety.

What are the advantages of Easyride MD 0.5 over other benzodiazepines (BZDs)?

As compared to other benzodiazepines, Easyride MD 0.5 has lesser sedative effects, lower dependence, and lower tolerance. However, long-term use can reduce the effectivity of the medicine and may cause dependence and addiction.

What happens if you stop taking Easyride MD 0.5 suddenly?

Stopping Easyride MD 0.5 suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms which may include anxiety, insomnia, headache, dizziness, ringing sound in ear (tinnitus), eating disorder (anorexia), vomiting, nausea, tremor, weakness, excessive sweating (perspiration), irritability, hypersensitivity to visual and auditory stimuli. Stopping the medicine suddenly may also cause palpitations, fast heart rate and postural hypotension (drop in blood pressure on standing). In severe and rare cases of withdrawal from high doses, patients may develop seizures, mental disorder (psychosis), agitation, confusion, and hallucinations.

Does Easyride MD 0.5 have abuse potential?

Yes, there are several reports mentioning the abuse potential of Easyride MD 0.5. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients prone to drug abuse.

How long does Easyride MD 0.5 take to work?

Oral doses of Easyride MD 0.5 begin working within 30-60 minutes and peak at 3-4 hours. The medicine remains in the body for 6-8 hours although higher doses can last longer.

What if you forget to take Easyride Tablet MD?

If you miss a dose of Easyride MD 0.5, 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.\n

Easyride MD 0.5 Tablet Reviews

Easyride MD 0.5 is a prescription medicine used to treat short-term anxiety and insomnia. It binds to specific receptor sites in the brain and calms the brain. Therefore, it provides effective relaxation to the brain.

Easyride MD 0.5 may be taken with or without food. However, 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 as it has a high potential of habit-forming.

If you have missed any doses, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. You should not stop this medication without talking to your doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headaches, impaired muscle coordination, slurred speech, muscle weakness, altered libido, and depression. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Talk to your doctor about potential side effects and ways you might prevent or cope with them. You may also get side effects after stopping the treatment.

Before taking the medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Easyride MD 0.5 can usually be mixed safely with other medicines but some medicines, including antacids and alcohol, do affect the way it works and can increase the chance of side effects. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.

How Easyride MD 0.5 Tablet Works

Easyride MD 0.5 is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

How to Use Easyride MD 0.5 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Easyride MD 0.5 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Easyride MD 0.5 Tablet

In Treatment of Insomnia: Easyride MD 0.5 helps treat insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep) in people who have problems related to their sleeping habits. Insomnia may cause you to wake up earlier than usual and you may find it difficult to go back to sleep. Easyride MD 0.5 works by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep. This helps you relax and feel more energetic. It also helps you concentrate better and improves your quality of life.
In Treatment of Short term anxiety: Easyride MD 0.5 reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that are triggered only at the time of stressful conditions that last for a shorter duration. These could be job interviews, exams, stage performances, etc. It can effectively manage feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating and feeling irritable. Easyride MD 0.5 will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.

Uses of Easyride MD 0.5 Tablet

Treatment of Insomnia
Treatment of Short term anxiety

Easyride MD 0.5 Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Easyride MD 0.5. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Easyride MD 0.5 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Easyride MD 0.5 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.The most common side-effects of Easyride MD 0.5 are related to sedation and musculoskeletal relaxation. It may impair your driving ability.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Easyride MD 0.5 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Easyride MD 0.5 during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Easyride MD 0.5 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is less as compared to other benzodiazepines.
Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.
Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Do not take this medicine if you have a history of drug addiction or drug abuse.