Introduction

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Uses of Amipride 100

Schizophrenia

Side effects of Amipride 100

Nausea
Vomiting
Dryness in mouth
Constipation
Weight gain
Decreased blood pressure
Dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions)
Akathisia (inability to stay still)
Parkinsonism
Increased prolactin level in blood

How to use Amipride 100

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. Amipride 100 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Amipride 100 works

Amipride 100 is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.

Quick Tips

Amipride 100 helps treat schizophrenia.
Take it at bedtime to avoid feeling sleepy during the day.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Amipride 100 can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.
It may cause increased weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides (fat) levels. Eat healthy and exercise regularly.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking Amipride 100 without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amipride 100.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Amipride 100 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: Amipride 100 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: Amipride 100 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.\nYou may feel less alert, drowsy or sleepy while taking this medicine. This may affect your driving ability.
CAUTION – Kidney: Amipride 100 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amipride 100 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nUse of Amipride 100 is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Liver: Amipride 100 is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Amipride 100 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.