Melzap 1mg Tablet MD is a prescription medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and anxiety disorder. It helps to decrease the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells and calms the brain.

Melzap 1mg Tablet MD is used to reduce anxiety, epilepsy and promote sleep.

Uses of Melzap Tablet MD

Benefits of Melzap Tablet MD

In Treatment of Anxiety disorder

Melzap 1mg Tablet MD stops your brain from releasing the chemicals that make you feel anxious so it can reduce the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable and sleep problems that often come with Anxiety Disorder. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.

In Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

Melzap 1mg Tablet MD slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. The medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures. Do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well, until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

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Side effects of Melzap Tablet MD

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 Melzap

Depression
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Fatigue
Impaired coordination
Memory impairment

How to use Melzap Tablet MD

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Melzap 1mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Melzap 1mg Tablet MD.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Melzap 1mg Tablet MD 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Melzap 1mg Tablet MD is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Melzap 1mg Tablet MD may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Melzap 1mg Tablet MD should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Melzap 1mg Tablet MD may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Melzap 1mg Tablet MD can cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Melzap 1mg Tablet MD should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Melzap 1mg Tablet MD may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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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
It 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.
Inform your doctor if you experience worsen anxiety, depression angry, or violent behavior and mania while taking this medicine.
Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzodiazepines Derivative

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Benzodiazepines

Patient concerns

Diet chart,My BP is 144/88;PR-71,Headache, Sleepless, Medication:-Eslomat-5mg,Melzap MD 0.25mg,Fenolip 145mg,Omez -20mg,Amlycure

Shikha Mishra

Dietetics/Nutrition

eat 6-7 meals per day, which consist fruits, nuts, buttermilk,sprouts,idly,curd eggs,sprouts homecooked food. Drink 3-4 litters of water limit your sugar consumption to 2 spoon per day. Be active whole day for personalized diet chart write to me on [email protected] do minimum 45 min exercise everyday like yoga, cardio

Dr.im taking fluanxol 0.5 amitryn 25 zapiz 0.5 n (melzap 0.5 sos).I want to be pregnant.i have panic disorder problem.what I do?

Dr. Venkatraju Kalidindi

Psychiatry

Dear 1mg-user, Please consult clinical psychologist in this website, I am counseling specialist I am not authorized to deal with Medicines, I can only treat patients with counseling by phone or video chatting.

I am taking sertee 100,melzap 0.25&librate can I stop this with any other treatment (This is continuing from 2004

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Based in your clinical history, your doctor plans the type of medicine and it's dose and duration. For first episode of anxiety/ depression/ panic, the usual maintenance phase is 6 months of asymptomatic period, after which medicines can be gradually tapered. But treatment may need to continue longer depending on severity and frequency of episodes. To take any decision to change medication or stop them, several factors have to be taken in account for which regular follow up with your psychiatrist is important. For second opinion, seek a proper consultation with another psychiatrist and take along your previous prescriptions.

I am suffering from continous severe pain in lower leg from 1 week. Earlier i used to take Melzap MD 0.25 mg daily and everything was going well. But 2 week back i switched to Stilnoct 6.25 mg. now i am in continous severe pain. I also have diabates and high bp problem. Before melzap my bp used to go very high and severe head ache. I was suggested melzap by the doctor to have sound sleep. Every Pharmacy refused to provide the melzap as they said it might have an effect on kindney, so i switched to stilnoct. Sir, Your kind advice is required so that i can get releive from the pain in the lower leg Thanks.

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Please get a NCV of both legs to know the problem of neuropathy if any

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FAQs

Is Melzap 1mg Tablet MD a sleeping pill?

Melzap 1mg Tablet MD belongs to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and is used to treat anxiety, stop seizures (fits) or relax tense muscles. This can also help relieve difficulty sleeping (insomnia), and is usually prescribed for a short period of time, if used to treat sleeping problems. You should take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor.

Does Melzap 1mg Tablet MD cause sleepiness? If yes, then should I stop driving while taking Melzap 1mg Tablet MD?

Yes, Melzap 1mg Tablet MD causes drowsiness very commonly. It also causes forgetfulness and affects muscular function which may adversely affect your ability to drive. Sometimes, drowsiness persists even on the following day. So, in case Melzap 1mg Tablet MD makes you sleepy and affects your alertness, you should avoid driving.

For how long should I take Melzap 1mg Tablet MD?

The duration of treatment with Melzap 1mg Tablet MD is mainly as short as possible. Your doctor will evaluate you after 4 weeks of treatment in order to assess the need for continuation of treatment, especially if you do not have any symptoms. Before taking you off this medicine, your doctor may gradually decrease your dose to prevent any withdrawal side effects. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.

Is it safe to take Melzap 1mg Tablet MD and alcohol together?

No, it is not at all recommended to take alcohol with Melzap 1mg Tablet MD since it can cause breathing problems, sleepiness and heart problems. Taking Melzap 1mg Tablet MD with alcohol may make you sleepy and your breathing may become so shallow that you may not wake up. This may even lead to death.

Is Melzap 1mg Tablet MD addictive?

People taking Melzap 1mg Tablet MD in high doses or for a long term may become addicted to it. Also, people with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse are more likely to become addicted to Melzap 1mg Tablet MD. Therefore, Melzap 1mg Tablet MD should be taken for the shortest possible time and in the lowest effective dose.

Can I stop taking Melzap 1mg Tablet MD if I start feeling better?

No, do not stop taking Melzap 1mg Tablet MD suddenly as you may experience withdrawal effects like depression, nervousness, difficulty in sleeping, irritability, sweating, upset stomach or diarrhea. Stopping it suddenly may even bring back the symptoms and make them harder to treat. You may also experience mood changes, anxiety, restlessness and changes in sleep patterns. These effects may occur even after taking low doses for a short period of time.

Are there any foods we need to avoid while taking Melzap 1mg Tablet MD?

Yes, you should avoid taking foods containing caffeine such as tea, coffee, chocolates etc., while taking Melzap 1mg Tablet MD. This is because caffeine stimulates your brain and Melzap 1mg Tablet MD calms the brain. So, taking too much caffeine can affect the calming ability of this medicine and worsen your condition. Also, you should avoid taking alcohol while on treatment with Melzap 1mg Tablet MD. Alcohol can cause excessive sleepiness and make you more drowsy and inattentive. Talk to your doctor if you have any other doubts regarding your diet while taking Melzap 1mg Tablet MD.

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Melzap 1mg Tablet MD

Product introduction

Uses of Melzap Tablet MD

Benefits of Melzap Tablet MD

In Treatment of Anxiety disorder

In Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

Side effects of Melzap Tablet MD

Common side effects of Melzap

How to use Melzap Tablet MD

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

User feedback

FAQs

Is Melzap 1mg Tablet MD a sleeping pill?

Does Melzap 1mg Tablet MD cause sleepiness? If yes, then should I stop driving while taking Melzap 1mg Tablet MD?

For how long should I take Melzap 1mg Tablet MD?

Is it safe to take Melzap 1mg Tablet MD and alcohol together?

Is Melzap 1mg Tablet MD addictive?

Can I stop taking Melzap 1mg Tablet MD if I start feeling better?

Are there any foods we need to avoid while taking Melzap 1mg Tablet MD?

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