Reserpine Benefits & Uses

Reserpine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Schizophrenia

Reserpine 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: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initial dose 0.5 mg orally once a day for 1 to 2 weeks
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Reserpine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Reserpine is used -

Mild

Depression
Drowsiness
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Headache

Common

Nervousness
Dry Mouth
Diarrhoea
Abdominal cramp

Unknown

Blurred vision

Reserpine Related Warnings

Is the use of Reserpine safe for pregnant women?

Reserpine can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Reserpine safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Reserpine may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Reserpine should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Reserpine on the Kidneys?

Reserpine may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Reserpine on the Liver?

Reserpine is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Reserpine on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Reserpine on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Reserpine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Phenylephrine

Cetirizine,Pseudoephedrine

Moderate

Hydrocortisone

Pseudoephedrine

Mild

Aripiprazole

Reserpine Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Suicidal Tendency
Parkinson's Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Reserpine

Is this Reserpine habit forming or addictive?

Reserpine does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Reserpine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Reserpine can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Reserpine only as per medical advice.

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

No, Reserpine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Reserpine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Reserpine

You can take Reserpine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Reserpine

Taking alcohol with Reserpine can be dangerous.

Severe