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Pimide-2 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

PIMOZIDE-2MG

Uses:

Schizophrenia, Tourette’s syndrome

Medicinal Benefits:

Pimide-2 Tablet contains Pimozide, an antipsychotic drug used to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness) and Tourette’s syndrome (neurological disorder). Pimide-2 Tablet inhibits the dopamine (chemical messenger) receptors in the brain. Dopamine is involved in regulating mood, behaviour and emotions. Thereby, Pimide-2 Tablet prevents dopamine overactivity and helps in controlling psychotic illness. Also, Pimide-2 Tablet decreases uncontrolled movements or outbursts of sounds or words (tics). Thus, it helps in lowering the number of tics in Tourette’s syndrome patients.

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Pimide-2 Tablet contains Pimozide that works by inhibiting the dopamine (chemical messenger) receptors in the brain. Dopamine is involved in regulating mood, behaviour and emotions. Thereby, Pimide-2 Tablet prevents dopamine overactivity and helps in controlling psychotic illness. Also, Pimide-2 Tablet decreases uncontrolled movements or outbursts of sounds or words (tics). Thus, helps in lowering the number of tics in Tourette’s syndrome patients.

You are not recommended to take Pimide-2 Tablet with levodopa (antiparkinson drug) as it may decrease the effectiveness of levodopa and increase the risk of adverse effects such as low blood pressure, drowsiness, light-headedness and dizziness. However, please consult your doctor before using Pimide-2 Tablet with any other medicines.

Pimide-2 Tablet is not recommended for elderly people with dementia (decline in memory, behaviour, thinking and ability to do daily activities) as it may increase the risk of life-threatening adverse effects. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have dementia before taking Pimide-2 Tablet .

Pimide-2 Tablet may cause dizziness as a temporary adverse effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.

Pimide-2 Tablet should be used with caution in patients suffering from fits as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have a history of fits before taking Pimide-2 Tablet .