Ariford MD 10 Tablet

Ariford MD 10 Tablet is an antipsychotic medicine. It is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania. It can also be used to treat depression and bipolar disorders.

Ariford MD 10 Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food preferably at morning. However, it is advisable to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine includes nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, and dryness in mouth. Initially, this medicine may cause sudden drop in the blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. However, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and doing exercise regularly can reduce this side effect. Remember to inform doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.

Ariford MD 10 Tablet may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. However, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and doing exercise regularly can reduce this side effect. Remember to inform doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.

• Mania
• Schizophrenia

• You have been prescribed Ariford MD 10 Tablet for relieving psychotic symptoms and manic episodes.
• It may take 4 to 6 weeks to see full effects on thoughts and mood. Keep taking it as prescribed.
• Your doctor may advise you to take it in the morning if you experience any difficulty in sleeping.
• It may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood sugar and cholesterol levels regularly.
• Ariford MD 10 Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Ariford MD 10 Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness. 
• Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes, unusual movements or develop suicidal thoughts.