Psycholanz 5 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Psycholanz Information

Psycholanz is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Schizophrenia. The alternative uses of Psycholanz have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Psycholanz is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Psycholanz as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Psycholanz go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Psycholanz's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Psycholanz related warnings talks about Psycholanz's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Psycholanz can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Psycholanz in conditions like Tardive Dyskinesia, Depression. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Psycholanz contraindications section.

Besides this, Psycholanz may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Psycholanz, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Psycholanz Benefits & Uses
Psycholanz Dosage & How to Take
Psycholanz Side Effects
Psycholanz Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Psycholanz with Other Drugs
Psycholanz Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Psycholanz
Psycholanz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Psycholanz Benefits & Uses

Psycholanz is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Schizophrenia

Other Benefits

Psycholanz Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 5 - 20 mg/day
Geriatric	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 5 - 10 mg/day
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 5 - 10 mg/day

Psycholanz Related Warnings

Is the use of Psycholanz safe for pregnant women?

Psycholanz can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Psycholanz, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Psycholanz safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Psycholanz. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Psycholanz on the Kidneys?

Using Psycholanz does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Psycholanz on the Liver?

Psycholanz has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Psycholanz on the Heart?

Psycholanz is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Psycholanz with Other Drugs

Psycholanz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Acarbose

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Carbamazepine

Fluvoxamine

Phenytoin

Metoprolol

Psycholanz Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Psycholanz unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Tardive Dyskinesia
Jaundice
Liver Disease
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Depression
Liver Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Psycholanz

Is this Psycholanz habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Psycholanz has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Psycholanz as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Psycholanz is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, in many cases, taking Psycholanz can help with mental disorders.

Yes

Psycholanz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Psycholanz

Psycholanz may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Psycholanz

Taking Psycholanz with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Psycholanz

Question over 4 years ago

Does Psycholanz treat anxiety?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Psycholanz may be helpful for treating anxiety in those individuals who do not respond to conventional therapy. However, this drug is only approved for the treatment of schizophrenia, Bipolar I Disorder (manic or mixed episodes) and to control the agitation associated with schizophrenia and mania.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Psycholanz and klonopin together?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

No, Psycholanz and Klonopin (clonazepam) should not be taken together at the same time because Psycholanz is a derivative of benzodiazepines and clonazepam belongs to the benzodiazepine class as well. Using both of these drugs together can cause increased sedation. If you are taking them together then you are advised to consult with your doctor before consuming these two medicines together.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Psycholanz cause weight gain

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Psycholanz may cause weight gain. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of weight gain is not known but it is presumed that it occurs due to increased food intake caused by increased appetite. Hence you are advised to keep monitoring your weight from time to time and exercise daily to maintain a healthy weight.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Psycholanz without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

No, Psycholanz is a prescription drug, so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Psycholanz help with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder)?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Psycholanz might help with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) in those patients who are unresponsive to the conventional treatment. Scientific data suggests that it might improve the mood symptoms in the treatment of unresponsive OCD patients.