Normozin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Anxiety, Schizophrenia.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Normozin. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Normozin are Dizziness, Drowsiness, Tiredness. Usually, these side effects of Normozin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Normozin is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Normozin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Normozin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Normozin contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Normozin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Normozin is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Normozin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Normozin safe for pregnant women?
Normozin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Normozin safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Normozin may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Normozin should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Normozin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Normozin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Normozin on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Normozin. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Normozin on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Normozin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Normozin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Normozin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Normozin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Normozin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Normozin can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Normozin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Normozin has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Normozin
Taking Normozin with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Normozin
Taking Normozin with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, you can take Normozin and alprazolam only on your doctor's advice because taking these two drugs together might result in increased side effects such as difficulty concentrating, drowsiness, and dizziness.
Yes, you can take Normozin and quetiapine only on your doctor's advice because taking these two drugs together might result in increased side effects such as difficulty concentrating, drowsiness, and dizziness.
Yes, Normozin causes withdrawal symptoms when the drug is suddenly discontinued after long-term treatment. These withdrawal symptoms can include seizures, dysphoria (unease or dissatisfaction), vomiting, sweating, uncontrollable shaking of a part of your body, stomach or muscle cramps, anxiety, or difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
Normozin contains chlordiazepoxide which works by calming the brain through increasing the activity of an inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) that decreases the abnormal brain activity which provides relief to the patient from anxiety and tension.
No, Normozin does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing unusual weight gain after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
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