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Geocalm 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and may also be used for the short term to treat anxiety when other medications have not worked.
Tablet
Geocalm 5mg Tablet should be taken with food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. 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 your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
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. Geocalm 5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
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Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can cause increased sedation.
Geocalm 5mg Tablet is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
You have been prescribed Geocalm 5mg Tablet for the treatment of schizophrenia. Take it at bedtime to avoid feeling sleepy during the day. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Geocalm 5mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can cause increased sedation. Inform your doctor if you experience abnormal movements, particularly of the face, lips, jaw and tongue, while taking this medicine.