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Supral is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Schizophrenia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Supral have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Supral. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Supral side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Supral are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Supral has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Supral's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Supral is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Tardive Dyskinesia, Depression as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Supral have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Supral may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Supral is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Supral 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Supral is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Supral safe for pregnant women?
Supral may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Supral again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Supral safe during breastfeeding?
Supral may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Supral on the Kidneys?
Supral does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Supral on the Liver?
Supral is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Supral on the Heart?
Supral is rarely harmful for the heart.
Supral should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Supral unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Supral habit forming or addictive?
Supral does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Supral as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Supral only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Supral is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Supral
When consumed with certain foods, Supral may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Supral
Consumption of alcohol and Supral together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, you can take Supral and celexa (citalopram) together. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with celexa then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Take Supral as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with bone marrow depression, diabetes mellitus, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Yes, Supral may be helpful for treating anxiety in those individuals who do not respond to conventional therapy. However, this drug is only approved for the treatment of schizophrenia, Bipolar I Disorder (manic or mixed episodes) and to control the agitation associated with schizophrenia and mania.
Yes, Supral may cause hair loss. It is an infrequent and rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of hair loss is unknown. If you are experiencing excessive hair loss after taking this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Supral is safe to use, if it is taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as dry mouth and dizziness. If you experience above-mentioned side after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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