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Phensobar, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Epilepsy, Seizures. Secondary and off-label uses of Phensobar have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Phensobar. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Phensobar are Vertigo, Double Vision. Some other side effects of Phensobar have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Phensobar are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Phensobar's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Moderate while nursing. It is important to know if Phensobar has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Phensobar related warnings section.
Phensobar can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Phensobar in conditions like Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Respiratory Depression, Liver Disease. Other contraindications of Phensobar have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Phensobar with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Phensobar is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Phensobar is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Phensobar safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Phensobar. If you are pregnant, do not take Phensobar without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Phensobar safe during breastfeeding?
Phensobar can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Phensobar on the Kidneys?
Phensobar rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Phensobar on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Phensobar on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Phensobar on the Heart?
Phensobar is rarely harmful for the heart.
Phensobar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Phensobar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Phensobar habit forming or addictive?
Phensobar is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Phensobar
Using Phensobar with some foods may lead to harmful effects. Take your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Phensobar
Taking Phensobar with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Phensobar might help with severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Scientific evidence suggests that Phensobar in combination with other drugs (benzodiazepines) might help with severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Since it is a prescription drug, you are advised not to take Phensobar by yourself without consulting a doctor.
No, Phensobar should not be taken with clonazepam. Taking these drugs together is more likely to increases the sedative (drowsiness) effect. Hence, you are advised to avoid taking them together.
Phensobar contains phenobarbitone which is a sedative & hypnotic agent. It is presumed that Phensobar works by suppressing the abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain through an increase in the activity of a chemical messenger known as GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid). It also induces drowsiness or sedation by depressing some parts of the brain such as sensory and motor cortex.
No, Phensobar should not be taken along with Xanax (alprazolam). Taking these drugs together is more likely to increase the side effects of both of these medicines such as increased sedation (drowsiness). Hence, you are advised to avoid taking them together.
Yes, Phensobar can cause constipation in a few cases only. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. The exact cause behind it is unknown. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.
This medicine data has been created by -
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