Xide 10mg Tablet

Short Description

Xide 10mg Tablet is used to treat severe anxiety by altering brain activity and calming it.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Xide 10mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine anxiolytic used to treat severe anxiety. 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 it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety.

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. Xide 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Xide 10mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves and cocoa beans.

Side Effects

lightheadedness drowsiness sedation dizziness fatigue balance disorder unsteadiness uncoordinated body movements

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Xide 10mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Xide 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Xide 10mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Abacavir Adefovir Amisulpride Amitriptyline

Xide 10mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

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. 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.