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Pimolite 2mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

PIMOZIDE-2MG

Uses:

Schizophrenia, Tourette’s syndrome

Medicinal Benefits:

Pimolite 2mg Tablet contains Pimozide, an antipsychotic drug used to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness) and Tourette’s syndrome (neurological disorder). Pimolite 2mg Tablet inhibits the dopamine (chemical messenger) receptors in the brain. Dopamine is involved in regulating mood, behaviour and emotions. Thereby, Pimolite 2mg Tablet prevents dopamine overactivity and helps in controlling psychotic illness. Also, Pimolite 2mg 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.

FAQs

Pimolite 2mg 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, Pimolite 2mg Tablet prevents dopamine overactivity and helps in controlling psychotic illness. Also, Pimolite 2mg 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 Pimolite 2mg 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 Pimolite 2mg Tablet with any other medicines.

Pimolite 2mg 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 Pimolite 2mg Tablet.

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

Pimolite 2mg 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 Pimolite 2mg Tablet.