Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Cipla Ltd
Active Ingredient	Alprazolam (0.5mg) + Sertraline (50mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	Yes
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
User Rating	4.7
User Reviews	685

FAQ

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg?

Keep this medicine in the container or 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 Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg if I feel well?

No, you should continue to take Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg even if you feel well. If you stop taking Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg suddenly, serious withdrawal problems may occur. Consult your doctor instead of stopping it yourself, your doctor might decrease your dose gradually.

Can the use of Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg cause sleepiness?

Yes, Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg 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.

What if you forget to take Restyl Forte Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg, 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.

Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet Reviews

Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg is a prescription medicine used to treat depression. It is a combination medicine which calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells. It also increases the levels of some chemical messengers in the brain and improves mood.

Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg is taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain consistent levels 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 nausea, stomach upset, flu-like withdrawal symptoms, sleep disturbance and anxiety.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, memory impairment, and low sexual desire. 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. It may cause weight gain or weight loss depending upon person to person. To prevent weight gain, you can eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food and exercise regularly. On the other hand, weight loss can be managed by consulting a dietitian who can help you increase the food portions. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood as it may cause suicidal thoughts.

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 Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet Works

Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg is a combination of two medicines:.

How to Use Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg 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. Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet

In Depression: Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg works by affecting the balance of certain chemicals (such as serotonin) in the brain. It helps improve mood and feelings of wellbeing, relieve anxiety and tension, helps you sleep better, and increase your energy level. It is an effective antidepressant but may cause drowsiness. You need to take it regularly as it is prescribed for it to be most effective and should not stop taking it suddenly.

Uses of Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet

Depression

Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^CAUTION

Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Quick Tips

Inform your doctor immediately if you get thoughts about harming yourself or ending your life.
Do not stop taking Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg unless your doctor tells you to do so. Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems and your doctor will probably want you to reduce your dose gradually when this becomes necessary.
Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
Inform your doctor if you observe changes in appetite or weight.
It is also advisable to inform your doctor if you get aggressive, anxiety, trouble sleeping, an increase in activity or talking more than what is normal for you, and other unusual changes in behavior or mood.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other antidepressant.
Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg is prescribed for the treatment of depression.
If you have diabetes, you will be asked to monitor your blood glucose level regularly as Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg may affect the levels of sugar in your blood.
Avoid the use of Restyl Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg along with certain medications like aspirin, warfarin, ibuprofen, or naproxen as it might increase the risk of bleeding.