Tetrabenazine Information
Tetrabenazine is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Tetrabenazine have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Tetrabenazine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
- Tetrabenazine Benefits & Uses
- Tetrabenazine Dosage & How to Take
- Tetrabenazine Side Effects
- Tetrabenazine Related Warnings
- Severe Interaction of Tetrabenazine with Other Drugs
- Tetrabenazine Contraindications
- Frequently asked Questions about Tetrabenazine
- Tetrabenazine Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Tetrabenazine Benefits & Uses
Tetrabenazine is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
Tetrabenazine 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 |
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| Geriatric |
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Tetrabenazine Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tetrabenazine is used -
Common
- Nausea or vomiting
- Insomnia
- Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
- Fatigue
- Sleepiness
- Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)
- Akathisia
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- Headache
- Irritability
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
- Diarrhoea
Tetrabenazine Related Warnings
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Is the use of Tetrabenazine safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Tetrabenazine during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Unknown -
Is the use of Tetrabenazine safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Tetrabenazine in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Tetrabenazine is unavailable.
Unknown -
What is the effect of Tetrabenazine on the Kidneys?
Tetrabenazine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Tetrabenazine on the Liver?
Side effects of Tetrabenazine rarely affect the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Tetrabenazine on the Heart?
Tetrabenazine has very mild side effects on the heart.
Mild
Severe Interaction of Tetrabenazine with Other Drugs
Tetrabenazine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Tetrabenazine Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tetrabenazine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Drug Allergy
- Low Blood Pressure
- Parkinson's Disease
- Arrhythmia
- Liver Disease
- Depression
Frequently asked Questions about Tetrabenazine
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Is this Tetrabenazine habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Tetrabenazine.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Tetrabenazine since it does not cause drowsiness.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Tetrabenazine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Tetrabenazine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
No
Tetrabenazine Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Tetrabenazine
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Tetrabenazine and food will interact.
Unknown -
Interaction between Alcohol and Tetrabenazine
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Tetrabenazine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Unknown
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