Etizola Plus 5 Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Etizolam (0.5mg) + Escitalopram Oxalate (5mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
User Rating	4.4
User Reviews	737

FAQ

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Etizola Plus 5?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Can I stop taking Etizola Plus 5 when my symptoms are relieved?

No, you should continue to take Etizola Plus 5, even if you feel well. If you stop Etizola Plus 5 suddenly, serious withdrawal symptoms may occur. Consult your doctor if the symptoms are relieved, he might decrease your dose gradually.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Etizola Plus 5?

No, do not drink alcohol while you are taking Etizola Plus 5. Drinking alcohol can increase the severity of drowsiness or sleepiness caused by Etizola Plus 5.

How to manage weight gain associated with the use of Etizola Plus 5?

There are reports that suggest that the use of Etizola Plus 5 can cause weight gain. If you maintain good eating habits and exercise regularly, you might not gain any weight. An important point to remember is that it is easier to prevent weight gain than to lose increased weight.

Can the use of Etizola Plus 5 cause sleepiness?

Yes, Etizola Plus 5 can make you feel sleepy. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities till you know how this medicine affects you.

Are there any important warnings associated with use of Etizola Plus 5?

During the first few months of treatment, Etizola Plus 5 may increase suicidal thoughts or actions in some patient, in the first few months of treatment. Patients having mood or behavioral disorders have a high risk of developing suicidal thoughts and actions. You should pay close attention and report your doctor of any such behavior or mood changes. Make sure that you visit the doctor for the scheduled follow-up appointments.

What if you forget to take Etizola Plus Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Etizola Plus 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.

Etizola Plus 5 Tablet Reviews

Etizola Plus 5 is a prescription medicine used to treat depression. It is a combination medicine that calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells. It also increases the level of chemical messenger in the brain which improves mood.

Etizola Plus 5 can be taken with or without 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 advised by your doctor as it has habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as this may cause withdrawal symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, memory impairment, low sexual desire, and delayed ejaculation. 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. Remember to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood as it can cause suicidal thoughts and can be dangerous for you. This medicine may cause weight gain and to control it, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly.

Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How Etizola Plus 5 Tablet Works

Etizola Plus 5 is a combination of two medicines:.

How to Use Etizola Plus 5 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. Etizola Plus 5 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Etizola Plus 5 Tablet

In Depression: Etizola Plus 5 helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better and increases your energy levels. Etizola Plus 5 also prevents extreme changes in mood and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.It can take several weeks for this medicine to work and you may still feel low during this time. It is likely that you will take this medicine for at least six months but possibly much longer. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Uses of Etizola Plus 5 Tablet

Depression

Etizola Plus 5 Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Etizola Plus 5 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^CAUTION

Etizola Plus 5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Etizola Plus 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Etizola Plus 5 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Etizola Plus 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Etizola Plus 5. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Etizola Plus 5 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Etizola Plus 5 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.

Quick Tips

Inform your doctor if you are taking any other antidepressants.
If you have diabetes, you will be asked to monitor your blood glucose level regularly as Etizola Plus 5 may affect the levels of sugar in your blood.
Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
Etizola Plus 5 is prescribed for the treatment of depression.
Inform your doctor immediately if you get thoughts about harming yourself or ending your life.
It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two, feeling it is not helping.