Torvate
Chrono 500 Tablet CR should be taken with food. Your doctor will decide
the correct dose for you. This may increase gradually until your
condition is stable. This medicine may take several weeks to work but it
is important to take it regularly to get the benefit. Do not stop
taking it, even if you feel fine unless your doctor advises you to. You
may have more seizures, or your bipolar disorder may get worse.
The
most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting,
loss of appetite, swelling of gums, headache, sleepiness, tremor, hair
loss and liver injury. Most side effects wear off, but if they bother
you or do not go away, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing
or reducing these effects.
Before taking this medicine, tell
your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, meningitis or
depression or suicidal thoughts. Also let your doctor know about all
other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by,
this medicine, including contraceptive pills. If you are pregnant or
breastfeeding, Torvate Chrono 500 Tablet CR can be taken if it is
clearly needed but the dose may be adjusted. You should avoid driving or
riding a bicycle if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy. You may
need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this
medicine.
You should avoid alcohol while taking Torvate Chrono
500 Tablet CR, as it may worsen certain side effects. This medicine can
also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking
with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly. Inform your doctor if
you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening
depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.