Vizam
Vizam Products are primarily used for
Epilepsy/Seizures, Severe anxiety
About Vizam Products
Vizam Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Vizam are Constipation, Sleepiness, Depression, Dizziness, Dryness in mouth, Fatigue, Headache, Nausea, Sedation, Speech disorder, Decreased appetite, Irritability, Aggression, Restlessness, Drug tolerance, Difficulty in paying attention, Tremors, Abnormality of voluntary movements.
Severe
Side Effects of Vizam are Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Drug dependence, Psychotic disorder, Suicidal ideation, Cognitive disorder, Impaired consciousness, Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement), Abnormal gait, Respiratory depression, Photosensitivity, Urticaria, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Muscle spasm.
How Vizam Products work
Clobazam 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 Vizam Products
Frequently asked questions about Vizam Products
Frequently asked questions about Clobazam
Q. Is Vizam 5mg Tablet MD habit forming?
Yes, Vizam 5mg Tablet MD can be habit forming if used for a long time. The risk of dependence increases with dose and duration of treatment; it is also greater in patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse. Therefore, the duration of treatment is generally as short as possible.
Q. Can Vizam 5mg Tablet MD make me sleepy?
Yes, Vizam 5mg Tablet MD can make you sleepy. It usually begins within the first month of treatment and may diminish with continued treatment.
Q. How long does Vizam 5mg Tablet MD take to work?
Vizam 5mg Tablet MD is a fast-acting medicine, which means that it quickly gets absorbed from the bloodstream. Vizam 5mg Tablet MD reaches its highest blood levels within half an hour to 4 hours after the dose is taken.
Q. Is Vizam 5mg Tablet MD the same as clonazepam?
No, Vizam 5mg Tablet MD and clonazepam are not the same medicines but belong to the same class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.
Q. How long does Vizam 5mg Tablet MD withdrawal last?
Withdrawal syndrome may develop at any time up to 3 weeks after stopping Vizam 5mg Tablet MD. Withdrawal signs may last anywhere from 4 weeks to a year or more.
Q. Can I stop taking Vizam 5mg Tablet MD?
No, do not stop taking Vizam 5mg Tablet MD even if you are feeling well, unless your doctor tells you to. Suddenly stopping Vizam 5mg Tablet MD may cause unwanted effects known as withdrawal symptoms. To prevent this, the dose of clobazam needs to be reduced gradually before completely stopping it. Therefore, it is important that you consult your doctor first.
Q. What if more than the recommended dose of Vizam 5mg Tablet MD is taken?
Taking more than the recommended doses of Vizam 5mg Tablet MD can affect in different ways, and the patient should seek immediate medical help. In mild cases, it may cause symptoms such as drowsiness, mental confusion, and tiredness. Whereas, in more serious cases, the symptoms may include the complete loss of control of bodily movements, decreased muscle tone, low blood pressure, respiratory depression, coma in rare cases, and death in very rare cases.
Q. Can using Vizam 5mg Tablet MD cause a decrease in the blood pressure?
Generally, the use of Vizam 5mg Tablet MD does not cause a decrease in the blood pressure, but taking more than the recommended doses of Vizam 5mg Tablet MD may cause a fall in the blood pressure
Q. Can Vizam 5mg Tablet MD make me tired?
Vizam 5mg Tablet MD may cause tiredness along with muscle weakness. In case you experience tiredness or if tiredness persists for a long time, then you should consult your doctor.
Q. Does Vizam 5mg Tablet MD cause depression?
No, Vizam 5mg Tablet MD dose not cause depression, but it can cause recurrence of pre-existing depression.