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Resta is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Depression, Anxiety.
The correct dosage of Resta depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Resta side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Resta go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Resta has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Resta has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Resta related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Resta contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Resta have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Resta is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Resta 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 Resta safe for pregnant women?
Resta can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Resta right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Resta safe during breastfeeding?
Resta can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Resta on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Resta on kidneys.
What is the effect of Resta on the Liver?
Resta can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Resta on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Resta on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Resta should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
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If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Resta unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Resta habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Resta. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Resta. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Resta only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Resta works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Resta
There is no information on the effects of taking Resta with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Resta
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
Yes, Resta can cause erectile dysfunction. If you experience erectile dysfunction after taking it, do not stop the drug without consulting your doctor. Discuss with your doctor, he/she will provide you solutions or prescribe alternative medicines.
Yes, Resta is safe to use, if taken in prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration. However, there are few side effects which have been observed at a therapeutic dose level such as drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, depression, hallucination, shortness of breath, seizure, confusion, memory loss, unusual changes in behavior, and problems with coordination or balance.
Stopping or discontinuing Resta on your own can cause withdrawal symptoms (seizures, difficulty in sleep, headache, nervousness, and depression). However, if you decide to stop/discontinue it, then stop it slowly, do not stop suddenly. However, please do not hesitate to discuss with your doctor if you are experiencing any withdrawal symptoms after stopping/discounting it on your own.
Resta is a brand name for alprazolam. It is a controlled prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepine. It is short-acting potent anxiolytic and a minor tranquilizer. It is used for the treatment of anxiety and panic disorder (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks).
Resta works by relaxing the muscles of the body and suppressing abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain through increase in activity of a chemical messenger known as GABA. Thus, providing relief from sleeplessness and anxiety to the patient.
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