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Lurakem-40 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

LURASIDONE-40MG

Uses:

Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder

Medicinal Benefits:

This Lurakem-40 Tablet is used to treat certain mood /mental diseases like schizophrenia and depression related to bipolar disorder. Lurakem-40 Tablet  helps you to feel less nervous, think more clearly and take part in daily life. It may also help to reduce hallucinations (seeing/hearing things that are not there). It alters brain function, improving mood, thinking ability and social behaviour. It reduces the development of symptoms in patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or other mood disorders. 

FAQs

Lurakem-40 Tablet may cause an increase in blood glucose (sugar) levels. So, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is advised while taking Lurakem-40 Tablet . Diabetes patients should consult a doctor before taking Lurakem-40 Tablet .

Weight gain is a common side effect of Lurakem-40 Tablet , although not everyone is affected. If you experience weight gain on taking Lurakem-40 Tablet , inform your doctor. Eating a healthy diet and frequent exercise can help you maintain your weight.

Alcohol should be avoided while taking Lurakem-40 Tablet since taking both together may lead to severe side effects. You should not drink grapefruit juice while on Lurakem-40 Tablet as it affects the way it works.

Lurakem-40 Tablet may raise the risk of death in older persons who suffer from memory loss, perplexity, or have lost touch with reality. It is critical to understand that Lurakem-40 Tablet may cause suicidal behaviour or thoughts in certain children, adolescents, and young adults during the first few months of treatment and when the dose is adjusted.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Lurakem-40 Tablet . Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help in stimulating saliva and thereby prevents drying of the mouth.