Prevanor 500 Tablet Information

Prevanor 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Stroke. Secondary and off-label uses of Prevanor 500 Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Prevanor 500 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Prevanor 500 Tablet include Headache, Blurred vision, Increased blood pressure. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Prevanor 500 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Prevanor 500 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Prevanor 500 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Prevanor 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Prevanor 500 Tablet related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Prevanor 500 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Prevanor 500 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Prevanor 500 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Prevanor Benefits & Uses
Prevanor Dosage & How to Take
Prevanor Side Effects
Prevanor Related Warnings
Prevanor Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Prevanor
Prevanor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Prevanor 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Prevanor 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Stroke

Other Benefits

Dementia
Head Injury
Poor memory (Read More - Home Remedies to Improve Memory)
Parkinson's Disease

Prevanor 500 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Stroke Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Stroke Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Prevanor 500 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Prevanor 500 Tablet is used -

Common

Headache
Blurred vision
Increased blood pressure
Diarrhoea
Chest Pain
Decreased blood pressure
Nausea or vomiting
Insomnia

Unknown

Tremor
Hallucinations
Shortness of Breath (Read More - How to Treat Shortness of Breath at Home: Natural Solutions)
Vertigo
Allergic reaction
Edema

Prevanor 500 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Prevanor 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Prevanor in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Prevanor 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Prevanor on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Prevanor will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Prevanor 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of Prevanor for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Prevanor 500 Tablet on the Liver?

So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Prevanor on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Prevanor will affect the liver or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Prevanor 500 Tablet on the Heart?

Side effects of Prevanor on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown

Prevanor 500 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Prevanor 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Prevanor 500 Tablet

Is this Prevanor 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Prevanor 500 Tablet does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Prevanor 500 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Prevanor 500 Tablet only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Prevanor 500 Tablet has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

Yes

Prevanor 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Prevanor 500 Tablet

You can take Prevanor 500 Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Prevanor 500 Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Prevanor 500 Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown