Qutan 25 Tablet may 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 in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor
and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. It is
important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking
to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. However, discontinue this
medicine immediately if you experience Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
(NMS), characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, and altered
consciousness or seizures.
Some common side effects of this
medicine include decreased hemoglobin levels in the blood, increased
triglycerides level in blood, decreased cholesterol level in blood,
headache, extrapyramidal symptoms, dry mouth, and withdrawal symptoms.
Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when
you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been
sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do
not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how
this medicine affects you. This medicine may increase your weight but,
modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising
regularly can reduce this side effect.
You should be cautious
while using this medicine as it may increase the risk of developing
diabetes, so it is better to monitor glucose regularly. Inform your
doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or
worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.