Qutan SR 50 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.