Siquil 10mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It may also be used for the short term to treat anxiety when other medications have not worked. It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel, and behave.

Siquil 10mg Tablet is used to treat certain mental disorders such as schizophrenia (a mental illness which causes disturbed thinking, strong emotions and abnormal behaviour), mania (an abnormally elevated mood state), behavioural problems in adults and children and symptoms of Tourette's disease (repetative uncontrolled movements and sounds).

Uses of Siquil Tablet

Benefits of Siquil Tablet

In Treatment of Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Siquil 10mg Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor advises you to as it can worsen your condition.

In Short term anxiety

Siquil 10mg Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that are triggered only at the time of stressful conditions that last for a shorter duration. These could be job interviews, exams, stage performances, etc. It can effectively manage feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating and feeling irritable. Siquil 10mg Tablet 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.

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Side effects of Siquil Tablet

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 Siquil

Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Sleepiness
Dryness in mouth
Abnormality of voluntary movements
Weight gain
Increased prolactin level in blood
Urinary retention
Constipation
Muscle stiffness
Tremors

How to use Siquil Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Siquil 10mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Siquil 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Siquil 10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Siquil 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Siquil 10mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Siquil 10mg Tablet make u feel dizzy, drowsy or can cause blurred vision. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Siquil 10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Siquil 10mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Siquil 10mg Tablet is not considered safe in patients with liver disease as per the available data.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Siquil 10mg Tablet for the treatment of schizophrenia.
It may cause less weight gain as compared to other similar medicines.
Take it at bedtime to avoid feeling sleepy during the day.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Siquil 10mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can cause increased sedation.
Inform your doctor if you experience abnormal movements, particularly of the face, lips, jaw and tongue, while taking this medicine.
It may increase your blood sugar and cholesterol level. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly.
Don't stop taking Siquil 10mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenothiazine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Typical Antipsychotics

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Siquil 10mg Tablet

Product introduction

Uses of Siquil Tablet

Benefits of Siquil Tablet

In Treatment of Schizophrenia

In Short term anxiety

Side effects of Siquil Tablet

Common side effects of Siquil

How to use Siquil Tablet

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

Top Psychiatrists

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Disclaimer:

References

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