Alarm Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet
Alarm Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet is taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain consistent levels of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as this may cause nausea, stomach upset, flu-like withdrawal symptoms, sleep disturbance and anxiety.
Alarm Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Alarm Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat depression. It is a combination medicine which calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells. It also increases the levels of some chemical messengers in the brain and improves mood.
Alarm Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet is taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain consistent levels of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as this may cause nausea, stomach upset, flu-like withdrawal symptoms, sleep disturbance and anxiety.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, memory impairment, and low sexual desire. 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 may cause weight gain or weight loss depending upon person to person. To prevent weight gain, you can eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food and exercise regularly. On the other hand, weight loss can be managed by consulting a dietitian who can help you increase the food portions. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood as it may cause suicidal thoughts.
Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
03Uses
Depression
04How To Use
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. Alarm Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Alarm Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Alprazolam and Sertraline, which has anxiety-lowering and mood-enhancing effects. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine (BZD) which increases the action of GABA, a chemical messenger that suppresses the abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Sertraline is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) which increases the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger that improves mood.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Alarm Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg 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.
07Benefits
In Depression
Alarm Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet works by affecting the balance of certain chemicals (such as serotonin) in the brain. It helps improve mood and feelings of wellbeing, relieve anxiety and tension, helps you sleep better, and increase your energy level. It is an effective antidepressant but may cause drowsiness. You need to take it regularly as it is prescribed for it to be most effective and should not stop taking it suddenly.
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Low sexual desire
Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm)
Delayed ejaculation
Tiredness
Drowsiness
Uncoordinated body movements
Memory impairment
Confusion
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Nausea
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alarm Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alarm Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg 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:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alarm Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Alarm Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alarm Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alarm Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CAUTION
Alarm Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alarm Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Alarm Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
10Drug Tips
Alarm Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of depression.
Inform your doctor immediately if you get thoughts about harming yourself or ending your life.
It is also advisable to inform your doctor if you get aggressive, anxiety, trouble sleeping, an increase in activity or talking more than what is normal for you, and other unusual changes in behavior or mood.
Do not stop taking Alarm Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet unless your doctor tells you to do so. Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems and your doctor will probably want you to reduce your dose gradually when this becomes necessary.
Avoid the use of Alarm Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet along with certain medications like aspirin, warfarin, ibuprofen, or naproxen as it might increase the risk of bleeding.
Inform your doctor if you observe changes in appetite or weight.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other antidepressant.
If you have diabetes, you will be asked to monitor your blood glucose level regularly as Alarm Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet may affect the levels of sugar in your blood.
Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
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