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Alsium, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Alsium. 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.
Common side effects of Alsium include Uncoordinated Body Movements. While these are the most often observed Alsium side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Alsium are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Alsium has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Alsium's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Alsium related warnings section.
Alsium is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Drug Abuse are examples of such conditions. The section on Alsium contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Alsium have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Alsium is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Alsium 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alsium is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Alsium safe for pregnant women?
Alsium can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Alsium right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Alsium safe during breastfeeding?
Alsium has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Alsium on the Kidneys?
Using Alsium does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Alsium on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Alsium on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Alsium on the Heart?
Using Alsium does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Alsium should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alsium unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alsium habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Alsium can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Alsium you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but avoid taking more than the amount of Alsium prescribed by your doctor.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Alsium can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alsium
You can take Alsium with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alsium
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Alsium as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Alsium may cause depression. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing depression after taking this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.
No, Alsium does not cause hair loss. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic.
Yes, you can take Alsium with diazepam only on your doctor's advice because if both of these drugs are taken together then it can cause increased drowsiness, dizziness, and difficulty in concentrating.
Yes, Alsium makes you sleepy because this drug acts on your brain and decreases its activity due to which drowsiness or sleepiness occurs. Do not drive any vehicle or operate any heavy machinery after taking this drug to avoid accident and injury.
Alsium works by relaxing the muscles of the body and suppressing abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain through an increase in activity of a chemical messenger known as GABA. Thus, providing which helps in controlling the symptoms of anxiety, schizophrenia, and seizure.
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