Stride 200mg Tablet
Salt Composition
Sulpiride (200mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Stride 200mg Tablet 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.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Stride 200mg Tablet may be 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 as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. However, discontinue this medicine immediately if you experience neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, and altered consciousness or seizures.
Directions for 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. Stride 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
a skin rash tremor breast pain parkinsonism and increased liver enzymes dizziness and sleepiness weight gain
Alcohol Warning
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine because it can make drowsiness worse.
How it works
Stride 200mg Tablet works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affects thoughts.
Quick Tips
Take it at bedtime to avoid feeling sleepy during the day. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Stride 200mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine because it can make drowsiness worse. It may cause weight gain. Eat healthy, exercise regularly, and monitor your weight regularly. Inform your doctor if you experience any abnormal or uncontrolled movements while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as high fever, sweating, muscle stiffness, and faster breathing. These may be due to a rare side effect known as neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Do not stop taking Stride 200mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause a worsening of symptoms.
