Etizex
Etizex Products are primarily used for
Short term anxiety, Insomnia
About Etizex Products
Etizex Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Etizex are Altered libido, Confusion, Depression, Drowsiness, Fainting, Headache, Muscle coordination impaired, Muscle weakness, Sedation, Slurred speech, Tremors, Visual impairment.
How Etizex Products work
Etizolam is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Etizex Products
Frequently asked questions about Etizex Products
Frequently asked questions about Etizolam
Q. Does Etizex 1mg Tablet have abuse potential?
Yes, there are several reports mentioning the abuse potential of Etizex 1mg Tablet. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients prone to drug abuse.
Q. What are the advantages of Etizex 1mg Tablet over other benzodiazepines (BZDs)?
As compared to other benzodiazepines, Etizex 1mg Tablet has lesser sedative effects, lower dependence, and lower tolerance. However, long-term use can reduce the effectivity of the medicine and may cause dependence and addiction.
Q. What happens if you stop taking Etizex 1mg Tablet suddenly?
Stopping Etizex 1mg Tablet suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms which may include anxiety, insomnia, headache, dizziness, ringing sound in ear (tinnitus), eating disorder (anorexia), vomiting, nausea, tremor, weakness, excessive sweating (perspiration), irritability, hypersensitivity to visual and auditory stimuli. Stopping the medicine suddenly may also cause palpitations, fast heart rate and postural hypotension (drop in blood pressure on standing). In severe and rare cases of withdrawal from high doses, patients may develop seizures, mental disorder (psychosis), agitation, confusion, and hallucinations.
Q. How long does Etizex 1mg Tablet take to work?
Oral doses of Etizex 1mg Tablet begin working within 30-60 minutes and peak at 3-4 hours. The medicine remains in the body for 6-8 hours although higher doses can last longer.
Q. Is Etizex 1mg Tablet a muscle relaxant?
Yes, like benzodiazepines, it causes muscle relaxation, but otherwise it is mainly used for anxiety.
Q. Is Etizex 1mg Tablet good for sleep?
Like other benzodiazepines, it causes sleepiness but is mainly used for anxiety disorder. It increases total sleep time and decreases the proportion of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, wherein your eyes move quickly in different directions. Etizex 1mg Tablet had no effect on sleep latency (amount of time it takes you to go from being fully awake to being asleep).
Q. Is Etizex 1mg Tablet an antidepressant?
No, Etizex 1mg Tablet is not an antidepressant. It is used for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder with depressive symptoms. But, it may affect patient's mood.