Restonorm LS 2mg/2mg Tablet

Short Description

Restonorm LS 2mg/2mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Restonorm LS 2mg/2mg Tablet is taken with or without food, preferably at night. 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 in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. It is important not to stop this medicine suddenly without talking to the 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. Restonorm LS 2mg/2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, constipation, and dryness in mouth. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in the blood pressure when you change positions. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness. It may increase your weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol but modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect.

Alcohol Warning

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it may lower its efficacy.

Breastfeeding Warning

Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

Restonorm LS 2mg/2mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Risperidone and Trihexyphenidyl. Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic which works by balancing the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts, and behavior. Trihexyphenidyl is an anticholinergic which works on the nervous system and corrects some of the chemical imbalances that cause Parkinson's disease and certain side effects occurring during antipsychotic treatment.

Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Restonorm LS 2mg/2mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness. Maintain good oral hygiene to manage dry mouth. Eat healthy, exercise, and monitor your levels regularly to manage weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides. Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma or trouble passing urine. Do not stop taking Restonorm LS 2mg/2mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms. Drink water, chew sugarless gum, or suck on hard candy for dry mouth. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.