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Lurastar 80 mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

LURASIDONE-80MG

Uses:

Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder

Medicinal Benefits:

This Lurastar 80 mg Tablet is used to treat certain mood /mental diseases like schizophrenia and depression related to bipolar disorder. Lurastar 80 mg Tablet  helps you to feel less nervous, think more clearly and take part in daily life. It may also help to reduce hallucinations (seeing/hearing things that are not there). It alters brain function, improving mood, thinking ability and social behaviour. It reduces the development of symptoms in patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or other mood disorders. 

FAQs

Lurastar 80 mg Tablet may cause an increase in blood glucose (sugar) levels. So, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is advised while taking Lurastar 80 mg Tablet . Diabetes patients should consult a doctor before taking Lurastar 80 mg Tablet .

Weight gain is a common side effect of Lurastar 80 mg Tablet , although not everyone is affected. If you experience weight gain on taking Lurastar 80 mg Tablet , inform your doctor. Eating a healthy diet and frequent exercise can help you maintain your weight.

Alcohol should be avoided while taking Lurastar 80 mg Tablet since taking both together may lead to severe side effects. You should not drink grapefruit juice while on Lurastar 80 mg Tablet as it affects the way it works.

Lurastar 80 mg Tablet may raise the risk of death in older persons who suffer from memory loss, perplexity, or have lost touch with reality. It is critical to understand that Lurastar 80 mg Tablet may cause suicidal behaviour or thoughts in certain children, adolescents, and young adults during the first few months of treatment and when the dose is adjusted.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Lurastar 80 mg Tablet . Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help in stimulating saliva and thereby prevents drying of the mouth.