Tetrabenazine
Information about Tetrabenazine
Tetrabenazine Uses
Tetrabenazine is used in the treatment of Huntington's disease.
How Tetrabenazine works
Tetrabenazine works by depleting the stores of certain chemical messengers in the brain that helps in controlling body movements.
Common side effects of Tetrabenazine
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Anxiety, Depression, Drowsiness, Gastrointestinal disturbance, Respiratory tract infection
Expert advice for Tetrabenazine
- You have been prescribed Tetrabenazine to help control movement disorders such as in Huntington’s disease.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Tetrabenazine can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as high fever, sweating, muscle stiffness, and faster breathing. These may be due to a rare side effect known as the neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
- Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
- Do not stop taking Tetrabenazine without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.