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Introduction to Macorate 300mg Tablet CR 10s
Macorate CR 300 Tablet can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. This may increase gradually until your condition is stable. This medicine may take several weeks to work but it is important to take it regularly to get the benefit. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel fine, unless your doctor advises you to. You may have more seizures, or your bipolar disorder may get worse.
The most common side effects of this medicine include skin rashes, headache, feeling or being sick, difficulty sleeping, dizziness and feeling sleepy or drowsy. Most side effects wear off, but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Long-term treatment can cause weakness in your bones (osteoporosis), increasing your risk of breaking a bone.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, meningitis or depression or suicidal thoughts. Also let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine, including contraceptive pills. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, Macorate CR 300 Tablet can be taken if it is clearly needed but the dose may be adjusted. You should avoid driving or riding a bicycle if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy. You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine include skin rashes, headache, feeling or being sick, difficulty sleeping, dizziness and feeling sleepy or drowsy. Most side effects wear off, but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Long-term treatment can cause weakness in your bones (osteoporosis), increasing your risk of breaking a bone.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, meningitis or depression or suicidal thoughts. Also let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine, including contraceptive pills. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, Macorate CR 300 Tablet can be taken if it is clearly needed but the dose may be adjusted. You should avoid driving or riding a bicycle if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy. You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine.
Safety Advice for Macorate 300mg Tablet CR 10s
- High risk
- Moderate risk
- Safe
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Macorate CR 300 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Macorate CR 300 Tablet 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.
Macorate CR 300 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Macorate CR 300 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Macorate CR 300 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Macorate CR 300 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Macorate CR 300 Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
How Macorate 300mg Tablet CR 10s works
Macorate CR 300 Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
How To Use Macorate 300mg Tablet CR 10s
- Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Macorate CR 300 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side Effects Of Macorate 300mg Tablet CR 10s
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sleepiness
- Hair loss
- Weight gain
- Double vision
- Diarrhea
- Impaired coordination
- Tremor
- Weakness
- Stomach pain
- Increased appetite
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FAQ's on Macorate 300mg Tablet CR 10s
What happens if I stop taking Macorate?
You should not stop taking Macorate suddenly. It should be discontinued gradually. Stopping it suddenly may increase the chances of recurrence of seizures. Always consult your doctor if you feel the need to stop taking this medicine.
I have gained weight after I started using Macorate. Is it because of this medicine? What should I do?
Yes, weight gain can occur with the use of Macorate. To control your weight, you should have a healthy balanced diet and exercise regularly. Talk to your doctor if you have any other concerns.
For how long should I take Macorate to cure my epilepsy completely?
Macorate does not cure your condition, it only prevents the seizures from occurring. Therefore, you will have to keep on taking it, maybe for years. Consult your doctor if face any problems while taking this medicine.
Is it safe to take Macorate for long term?
Many patients can safely take Macorate for a long time. Rarely, long-term use of Macorate may weaken your bones, thereby increasing their chances of breaking easily (osteoporosis and osteopenia). If you are taking Macorate for a long time, get regular check ups done for bone health.
I am concerned because I have heard that Macorate causes hair loss. Is it true?
Macorate may cause thinning of hair, change of hair colour and even hair loss. If you are concerned talk to your doctor if it is possible to reduce the dose of Macorate. Your hair may regrow after either reducing your dose or switching to a different medicine.
Can I take birth control pills while taking Macorate?
Yes, Macorate does not have any effect on the working of birth control pills. However, contraceptives (birth control pills) may interfere with the working of Macorate and seizures may occur. It is important that you inform your doctor that you are using birth control pills. Your doctor will keep a track on your response to the treatment and monitor the Macorate levels in your blood levels.
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