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Jolyon is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Schizophrenia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Jolyon has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Jolyon. 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.
While these are the most often observed Jolyon side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Jolyon normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Jolyon is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Jolyon related warnings talks about Jolyon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Jolyon can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Jolyon in conditions like Tardive Dyskinesia, Depression. Some other conditions that can be affected by Jolyon are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Jolyon have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Jolyon is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Jolyon is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Jolyon safe for pregnant women?
Jolyon may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Jolyon again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Jolyon safe during breastfeeding?
Jolyon may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Jolyon on the Kidneys?
Jolyon is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Jolyon on the Liver?
Side effects of Jolyon rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Jolyon on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Jolyon on the heart have been reported.
Jolyon 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 Jolyon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Jolyon habit forming or addictive?
Jolyon does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Jolyon you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Jolyon is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Jolyon has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Jolyon
Taking Jolyon with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Jolyon
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Jolyon as it can have severe side effects.
Take Jolyon as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with bone marrow depression, diabetes mellitus, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Yes, Jolyon 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.
No, Jolyon and Klonopin (clonazepam) should not be taken together at the same time because Jolyon 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.
Yes, Jolyon is safe to use, if it is taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as dry mouth and dizziness. If you experience above-mentioned side after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Jolyon may cause drowsiness or sedation. It is a common side effect of this drug. It occurs because this drug affects the levels of chemical messengers in your brain. You are advised not to drive any vehicle or operate heavy machinery after taking this drug to avoid accidents
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