Clogaba 5mg Tablet
Product introduction
Clogaba 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to 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 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 your doctor as it may increase seizure frequency.
Some common side effects of this medicine include tiredness, slurred speech, fever, cough, drooling, constipation, and difficulty in passing urine. It may 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 consult the doctor if you notice blisters on the skin or inside your mouth. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.
Uses of Clogaba Tablet
Benefits of Clogaba Tablet
In Treatment of Severe anxiety
In Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures
Side effects of Clogaba Tablet
Common side effects of Clogaba
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Dryness in mouth
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Nausea
- Decreased appetite
- Sleepiness
- Depression
- Sedation
- Speech disorder
- Irritability
- Aggression
- Restlessness
- Drug tolerance
- Difficulty in paying attention
- Tremors
- Abnormality of voluntary movements
How to use Clogaba Tablet
How Clogaba Tablet works
Safety advice
Short-term use is not expected to cause any adverse effects in the breastfed baby, especially if the baby is older than 2 months. During long-term use, monitor for possible sleepiness.
You may feel sleepy or have concentration or memory problems after taking Clogaba 5mg Tablet and this may affect your ability to drive.
Limited information is available on the use of Clogaba 5mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Limited information is available on use of Clogaba 5mg Tablet in patients with severe liver disease.
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Quick tips
- 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 notice sores or blisters on your skin, lips, or inside your mouth.
- 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.
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