Agatril 0.5mg Tablet

Agatril 0.5mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and anxiety disorder. It helps to decrease the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells and calms the brain.

Agatril 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. You should not stop this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency and can cause nausea, anxiety, flu-like symptoms, and muscle pain.

Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, depression and impaired coordination. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or depression as this medicine may cause suicidal thoughts.

Treatment of Anxiety disorder

Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Agatril 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Agatril 0.5mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Q: What if you forget to take Agatril Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Agatril 0.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor

It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Inform your doctor if you experience worsen anxiety, depression angry, or violent behavior and mania while taking this medicine.

Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.

The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor

It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Inform your doctor if you experience worsen anxiety, depression angry, or violent behavior and mania while taking this medicine.

Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.

Q. Is Agatril 0.5mg Tablet a sleeping pill?

Agatril 0.5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and is used to treat anxiety, stop seizures (fits) or relax tense muscles. This can also help relieve difficulty sleeping (insomnia), and is usually prescribed for a short period of time, if used to treat sleeping problems. You should take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor.

Q. Does Agatril 0.5mg Tablet cause sleepiness? If yes, then should I stop driving while taking Agatril 0.5mg Tablet?

Yes, Agatril 0.5mg Tablet causes drowsiness very commonly. It also causes forgetfulness and affects muscular function which may adversely affect your ability to drive. Sometimes, drowsiness persists even on the following day. So, in case Agatril 0.5mg Tablet makes you sleepy and affects your alertness, you should avoid driving.

Q. For how long should I take Agatril 0.5mg Tablet?

The duration of treatment with Agatril 0.5mg Tablet is mainly as short as possible. Your doctor will evaluate you after 4 weeks of treatment in order to assess the need for continuation of treatment, especially if you do not have any symptoms. Before taking you off this medicine, your doctor may gradually decrease your dose to prevent any withdrawal side effects. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.

Q. Is it safe to take Agatril 0.5mg Tablet and alcohol together?

No, it is not at all recommended to take alcohol with Agatril 0.5mg Tablet since it can cause breathing problems, sleepiness and heart problems. Taking Agatril 0.5mg Tablet with alcohol may make you sleepy and your breathing may become so shallow that you may not wake up. This may even lead to death.

Q. Is Agatril 0.5mg Tablet addictive?

People taking Agatril 0.5mg Tablet in high doses or for a long term may become addicted to it. Also, people with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse are more likely to become addicted to Agatril 0.5mg Tablet. Therefore, Agatril 0.5mg Tablet should be taken for the shortest possible time and in the lowest effective dose.

Q. Can I stop taking Agatril 0.5mg Tablet if I start feeling better?

No, do not stop taking Agatril 0.5mg Tablet suddenly as you may experience withdrawal effects like depression, nervousness, difficulty in sleeping, irritability, sweating, upset stomach or diarrhea. Stopping it suddenly may even bring back the symptoms and make them harder to treat. You may also experience mood changes, anxiety, restlessness and changes in sleep patterns. These effects may occur even after taking low doses for a short period of time.

Q. Are there any foods we need to avoid while taking Agatril 0.5mg Tablet?

Yes, you should avoid taking foods containing caffeine such as tea, coffee, chocolates etc., while taking Agatril 0.5mg Tablet. This is because caffeine stimulates your brain and Agatril 0.5mg Tablet calms the brain. So, taking too much caffeine can affect the calming ability of this medicine and worsen your condition. Also, you should avoid taking alcohol while on treatment with Agatril 0.5mg Tablet. Alcohol can cause excessive sleepiness and make you more drowsy and inattentive. Talk to your doctor if you have any other doubts regarding your diet while taking Agatril 0.5mg Tablet.

In Treatment of Anxiety disorder

Agatril 0.5mg Tablet stops your brain from releasing the chemicals that make you feel anxious so it can reduce the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable and sleep problems that often come with Anxiety Disorder. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.

Abnormal behavior

Constipation

Blurred vision

Fatigue

Sleepiness

Influenza

Pain during periods

Memory impairment

Dizziness

Cognitive impairment

Abnormality of voluntary movements

Depression

Nervousness

Upper respiratory tract infection

Allergic reaction

Difficulty in speaking

Emotional lability

Decreased libido

Drowsiness

Alcohol:UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Agatril 0.5mg Tablet.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Agatril 0.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Agatril 0.5mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving:UNSAFE

Agatril 0.5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney:CAUTION

Agatril 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Agatril 0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Agatril 0.5mg Tablet can cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Liver:CAUTION

Agatril 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Agatril 0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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