Joystiff
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About Joystiff Products
Joystiff Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Joystiff are Increased prolactin level in blood, Sleepiness, Blurred vision, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Extrapyramidal symptoms, Hypotension (low blood pressure).
How Joystiff Products work
Amisulpride is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.
Patient Concerns about Joystiff Products
Frequently asked questions about Joystiff Products
Frequently asked questions about Amisulpride
Q. Does Joystiff 100mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Joystiff 100mg Tablet may make you sleepy, drowsy, less alert, and may even blur your vision. If you experience these symptoms you should not drive or operate heavy machinery.
Q. When should I take Joystiff 100mg Tablet?
The time of taking the medicine will be suggested by your doctor depending upon your dose. Doses up to 300 mg can be taken anytime of the day but preferably at the same time each day. Doses more than 300 mg can be taken half in the morning and half in the evening. You can take the medicine during or between meals.
Q. What does Joystiff 100mg Tablet do to the brain?
Joystiff 100mg Tablet belongs to antipsychotic class of medicines. It acts against dopamine receptors in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter which helps in regulating mood and behavior. Schizophrenia is associated with an overactivity of dopamine in the brain, and this overactivity may cause delusions and hallucinations. Joystiff 100mg Tablet prevents this excessive activity of dopamine in the brain which helps in treating symptoms of schizophrenia.
Q. Does Joystiff 100mg Tablet help with anxiety?
No, there is no data to support the use of Joystiff 100mg Tablet in the treatment of anxiety. On the contrary, anxiety is a common side effect of Joystiff 100mg Tablet.
Q. Can I stop taking Joystiff 100mg Tablet after some time?
No, you should keep taking Joystiff 100mg Tablet as long as your doctor has advised. Do not stop the medication even if you feel better. Stopping it suddenly may worsen your condition or symptoms may come back. Talk to your doctor who will gradually reduce your dose.
Q. Who should not take Joystiff 100mg Tablet?
You should not take Joystiff 100mg Tablet if you are under 15 years of age, allergic to it, have breast cancer or a tumor known as prolactinoma. Avoid taking Joystiff 100mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding, have tumor of adrenal glands (pheochromocytoma), or if you are taking certain medicines like levodopa, medicines to treat heart rhythm disorders, etc.
Q. Is Joystiff 100mg Tablet addictive?
No, there is no evidence to say that Joystiff 100mg Tablet causes addiction. Also, its use is not known to have any tendency for abuse.
Q. What are the withdrawal symptoms of Joystiff 100mg Tablet?
Suddenly stopping Joystiff 100mg Tablet may cause withdrawal symptoms which include nausea, vomiting, sweating, difficulty sleeping, extreme restlessness, muscle stiffness or abnormal movements, or your original condition may come back. Therefore, it is advised to gradually reduce the dose of Joystiff 100mg Tablet.
Products for Joystiff
Joystiff 100mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
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₹95
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Joystiff 50mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹72
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Joystiff 200mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹180
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