Ticstop Tablet is in a class of medications called vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitors. It is used in the treatment of Huntington's disease. Huntington's disease (HD) is an inherited disease that causes certain nerve cells in the brain to waste away. People are born with a defective genes.

Ticstop Tablet contains tetrabenazine, which works by depleting the stores of certain chemical messengers in the brain that helps in controlling body movements.

Use Ticstop Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Ticstop Tablet are nausea, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), anxiety, fatigue, sleepiness, akathisia (inability to stay still), and depression. Most of these side effects fade away gradually over time without the need for medical intervention. However, consult your doctor if you experience these side effects frequently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue using Ticstop Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not use Ticstop Tablet without a doctor's advice if you have a skin reaction or irritation to any medicine. Consult your doctor before using Ticstop Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use Ticstop Tablet in more than prescribed doses or longer duration as it may cause adverse effects. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking Ticstop Tablet to rule out any side effects.

Overactive secretion of chemicals like serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine in the brain causes degeneration of nerves, due to which you may lose the ability to control your thoughts, emotions, or movements. This Ticstop Tablet works by reducing the overactivity of these natural substances in the brain that transmits signals between the nerves and, in turn, lowers brain signals that trigger involuntary muscle movements.

You may have unusual changes in mood or behaviour, trouble sitting still, or feel nervous and irritable. Sit or stand slowly if you feel dizzy. Check the progress of Ticstop Tablet at regular doctor visits and keep track of the symptoms and side effects if you notice any. It may make some people severely depressed and increase the risks of suicidal thoughts and tendencies. Do not take these medicines together with other medications such as risperidone and MAO inhibitors. Do not use if you are severely depressed and are on current treatment with antidepressants.