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Quit is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Anxiety.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Quit. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Quit as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Quit are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Quit has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Quit related warnings talks about Quit's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Quit contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Quit have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Quit is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Quit is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Is the use of Quit safe for pregnant women?
Quit may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Quit again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Quit safe during breastfeeding?
Quit 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 Quit on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Quit on kidneys.
What is the effect of Quit on the Liver?
Side effects of Quit on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Quit on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Quit on the heart, information on safety of Quit for the heart is unavailable.
Quit should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Unknown
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Quit unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Quit habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Quit. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Quit, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Quit can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Quit only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Quit works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Quit
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Quit, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Quit
Taking Quit with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Quit is a brand name for alprazolam. It is a controlled prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepine. It is short-acting potent anxiolytic and a minor tranquilizer. It is used for the treatment of anxiety and panic disorder (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks).
Stopping or discontinuing Quit on your own can cause withdrawal symptoms (seizures, difficulty in sleep, headache, nervousness, and depression). However, if you decide to stop/discontinue it, then stop it slowly, do not stop suddenly. However, please do not hesitate to discuss with your doctor if you are experiencing any withdrawal symptoms after stopping/discounting it on your own.
Yes, Quit can cause weight fluctuations. Weight fluctuations is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience weight fluctuations after taking Quit, discuss with your healthcare provider and follow his/her instructions.
Quit is not the exact drug for the treatment of Insomnia. However, since Insomia patients also suffer from anxiety during the night this medicine can be taken to relax the mind and eventually induce sleep. Do not take it without consulting a physician.
Quit can be taken anytime as instructed by the doctor. But since this drug induces sleep in some patients hence, it is best to take it post evening. Irrespective of drowsiness and sleep inducing factors of this drug, you are highly recommended to take it during the day if you are suffering from anxiety and unexpected panic attacks.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; XANAX® alprazolam
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 405
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 129-131