• Alonz 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania
• Alonz 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food
• However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body
• Take Alonz 5mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember
• This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
• Some common side effects of this medicine include dryness in the mouth, constipation, muscle rigidity, and restlessness
• Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down
• It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
• However, this medicine may increase your weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels but, modifying your lifestyle by having a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce this side effect
• You should be cautious as in rare cases it may cause serious side effects like very high blood sugar levels or seizures.

Uses of Alonz 5mg Tablet

• In Treatment of Mania Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood
• Alonz 5mg Tablet helps calm the mood and relax the nerves
• This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again
• Taking Alonz 5mg Tablet will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably
• In Treatment of Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal
• Alonz 5mg 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.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Alonz 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Alonz 5mg Tablet

• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
• Dryness in mouth
• Weight gain
• Increased prolactin level in blood
• Constipation
• Muscle stiffness
• Restlessness
• Tremors