Quiler 0.5mg Tablet Complete Information
Quiler 0.5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as benzodiazepines. It is used to treat anxiety. It alters brain activity, calms it, and provides relief from panic attacks by relaxing the nerves.
Quiler 0.5mg 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 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.
The most common side effect of this medicine is lightheadedness. 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 may also cause weight gain or weight loss as it can vary from person to person. To prevent weight gain you can eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie foods, and exercise regularly. Weight loss can be managed by increasing food portions and consulting a dietitian. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.
USES
- Treatment of Anxiety
- Treatment of Panic disorder
SIDE EFFECTS
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
- Lightheadedness
- Drowsiness
HOW TO USE QUILER TABLET
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. Becalm 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW QUILER TABLET WORKS
Quiler 0.5mg 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.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Quiler 0.5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
Quiler 0.5 mg 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.
Breast feeding
Driving
Quiler 0.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
Quiler 0.5 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Quiler 0.5 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
Quiler 0.5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Quiler 0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE QUILER TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Quiler 0.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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.
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Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
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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.
FAQs
Q. What is Quiler 0.5mg Tablet used for?
Quiler 0.5 mg Tablet is used to relieve excess (moderate to severe) anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression. It is not to be used for mild anxiety associated with the stress of day to day life situations.
Q. Is Quiler 0.5mg Tablet safe?
Quiler 0.5 mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Quiler 0.5mg Tablet addictive (habit-forming)?
Yes, the use of Quiler 0.5 mg Tablet has addictive potential. Its use is associated with the risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Quiler 0.5 mg Tablet is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.
Q. Is Quiler 0.5mg Tablet an opioid?
No, Quiler 0.5 mg Tablet is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.
Q. Is Quiler 0.5mg Tablet an anti-depressant?
No,Quiler 0.5 mg Tablet is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.
Q. Is Quiler 0.5mg Tablet a narcotic substance?
No, Quiler 0.5 mg Tablet is not a narcotic substance. It belongs to the class of medicines known as benzodiazepines and is used for the treatment of anxiety.
Q. Can I take Quiler 0.5mg Tablet for a hangover?
No, Quiler 0.5 mg Tablet is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Quiler 0.5 mg Tablet should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.
Q. Can I take Quiler 0.5mg Tablet for anxiety?
Yes, Quiler 0.5 mg Tablet is used to relieve excess (moderate to severe) anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression. It is not recommended for mild anxiety associated with the stress of day to day life situations.
Q. Does Quiler 0.5mg Tablet reduce blood pressure?
Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than the prescribed dose of Quiler 0.5 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Quiler 0.5 mg Tablet.
Q. Does Quiler 0.5mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Quiler 0.5 mg Tablet makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect ofQuiler 0.5 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Quiler 0.5 mg Tablet and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.
Q. Does Quiler 0.5mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Quiler 0.5 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience a disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Quiler 0.5 mg Tablet.
Q. Can I take Quiler 0.5mg Tablet with hydrocodone?
Quiler 0.5 mg Tablet should not be taken with hydrocodone. Quiler 0.5mg Tablet belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and hydrocodone belongs to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tendency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Quiler 0.5mg Tablet with paracetamol?
No, interactions have been reported between Quiler 0.5 mg Tablet and paracetamol. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Quiler 0.5 mg Tablet for the rest of my life?
No, Quiler 0.5 mg Tablet should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
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