Introduction

Uses of Ticstop 12.5

Huntington's disease

Side effects of Ticstop 12.5

Nausea
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Anxiety
Fatigue
Sleepiness
Akathisia (inability to stay still)
Depression

How to use Ticstop 12.5

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. Ticstop 12.5 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Ticstop 12.5 works

Ticstop 12.5 works by depleting the stores of certain chemical messengers in the brain that helps in controlling body movements.

Quick Tips

You have been prescribed Ticstop 12.5 to help control movement disorders such as in Huntington’s disease.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Ticstop 12.5 can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as high fever, sweating, muscle stiffness, and faster breathing. These may be due to a rare side effect known as the neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
Do not stop taking Ticstop 12.5 without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: Ticstop 12.5 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Ticstop 12.5 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: Ticstop 12.5 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE – Driving: Ticstop 12.5 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Kidney: There is limited information available on the use of Ticstop 12.5 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.\nHowever, caution is advised in these patients.
UNSAFE – Liver: Ticstop 12.5 is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.