Trika 0.125mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Trika 0.125mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It alters brain activity, calms it, and provides relief from anxiety and panic attacks by relaxing the nerves.
Trika 0.125mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day, as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor, as it has a high potential for habit-forming. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication must not be stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine are problems with coordination, low blood pressure (hypotension), and changes in sex drive. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Trika 0.125mg Tablet should be avoided in individuals with a history of substance abuse or dependence, as it can be habit-forming. Do not take Trika 0.125mg Tablet with alcohol or other sedatives, as it can cause excessive drowsiness and breathing difficulties. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before use, as it may harm the baby. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery, as Trika 0.125mg Tablet can cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Uses of Trika Tablet
- Treatment of Anxiety
- Treatment of Panic disorder
Benefits of Trika Tablet
In Treatment of Anxiety
Trika 0.125mg Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and irritability. It will help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping it suddenly can cause serious problems. So, do not stop taking it without discussing it with your doctor.
In Treatment of Panic disorder
Trika 0.125mg Tablet can help relieve symptoms of many panic disorders, including panic attacks. It can help you feel calmer and improve your ability to deal with problems. Do not stop taking it, even when you feel better, unless your doctor advises you to.
Side effects of Trika Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Trika
- Impaired coordination
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Difficulty in speaking
- Altered libido
How to use Trika Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Trika 0.125mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Trika Tablet works
Trika 0.125mg Tablet helps relieve anxiety and panic by calming the brain. It works by increasing the effects of a natural brain chemical called GABA, which reduces excessive brain activity. This creates a relaxing and calming effect, helping to ease feelings of worry, nervousness, and stress. It also helps with sleep and reduces muscle tension. However, since it can cause drowsiness and dependence if used for a long time, it should be taken only as prescribed by a doctor.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Trika 0.125mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Trika 0.125mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Trika 0.125mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Trika 0.125mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Trika 0.125mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Trika 0.125mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Trika 0.125mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Trika 0.125mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Trika Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Trika 0.125mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- The addiction/habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor.
- Trika 0.125mg Tablet may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol, as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor, as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremors, and confusion.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzodiazepines Derivative
Habit Forming
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Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Benzodiazepines
Interaction with drugs
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Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Trika 0.125mg Tablet safe?
Trika 0.125mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Is Trika 0.125mg Tablet addictive (habit-forming)?
Yes, the use of Trika 0.125mg Tablet has addictive potential. Its use is associated with the risk of physical or psychological addiction. The abrupt discontinuation of Trika 0.125mg Tablet is not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.
Is Trika 0.125mg Tablet an opioid?
No, Trika 0.125mg Tablet is not an opioid; it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.
Is Trika 0.125mg Tablet an anti-depressant?
No, Trika 0.125mg Tablet is not an antidepressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.
Can I take Trika 0.125mg Tablet for a hangover?
No, Trika 0.125mg Tablet is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Trika 0.125mg Tablet should not be taken with alcohol as both substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.
Can I take Trika 0.125mg Tablet for anxiety?
Yes, Trika 0.125mg Tablet is used to relieve excess (moderate to severe) anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression. It is not recommended for mild anxiety associated with the stress of day-to-day life situations.
Does Trika 0.125mg Tablet reduce blood pressure?
Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than the prescribed dose of Trika 0.125mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience an excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Trika 0.125mg Tablet.
Does Trika 0.125mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Trika 0.125mg Tablet makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Trika 0.125mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Trika 0.125mg Tablet and your work requires you to remain alert or if you drive yourself, as it may affect your driving.
Can I take Trika 0.125mg Tablet with hydrocodone?
Trika 0.125mg Tablet should not be taken with hydrocodone. Trika 0.125mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines, and hydrocodone belongs to the class of medicines called opioids. Both classes cause sedation (increased tendency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Can I take Trika 0.125mg Tablet for the rest of my life?
No, Trika 0.125mg Tablet should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
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