LQ 400mg Tablet SR may cause dehydration especially if you have low sodium levels in the body or consume too much alcohol. However, if you notice dark, strong-smelling urine or a decrease in urination, it indicates that you are dehydrated, and this may affect lithium levels in the blood. Therefore, you are recommended to drink plenty of fluids while taking LQ 400mg Tablet SR to avoid dehydration.

You are not recommended to stop taking LQ 400mg Tablet SR without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take LQ 400mg Tablet SR for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking LQ 400mg Tablet SR, please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.

You are not recommended to take LQ 400mg Tablet SR with fluoxetine or other antidepressants such as paroxetine and sertraline as co-administration of these medicines may increase the risk of a rare and serious condition known as serotonin syndrome. If you experience blurred vision, increased heart rate, hallucination, fits, confusion, muscle stiffness or spasm, vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, excessive sweating, stomach cramps, fever, shaking, or shivering, please consult a doctor immediately. However, before using LQ 400mg Tablet SR with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor.

The effects of LQ 400mg Tablet SR can vary from person to person, but it generally takes 1-3 weeks for you to see the full benefits. However, it's important to continue taking the LQ 400mg Tablet SR regularly as prescribed by your doctor to maintain its effectiveness.

It's important to inform your doctor about your hypertension and the medications you're taking for it as LQ 400mg Tablet SR can interact with certain blood pressure medications, and your doctor may need to adjust your treatment plan to ensure your safety.

No, you should not increase the dose of LQ 400mg Tablet SR on your own. It can take 1-3 weeks to feel the full effects, and increasing the dose without medical advice can be dangerous and may lead to adverse effects. However consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

Yes, LQ 400mg Tablet SR can cause sleepiness as a side effect. It's important to be cautious when performing activities that require alertness, such as driving or operating heavy machinery, until you know how the medication affects you.

Yes, LQ 400mg Tablet SR can affect the kidneys. Long-term use of lithium can lead to kidney problems, and regular monitoring of kidney function is necessary during treatment. It's important to inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing kidney conditions or if you experience any symptoms of kidney problems while taking LQ 400mg Tablet SR.

LQ 400mg Tablet SR should only be started if adequate facilities for assessing LQ 400mg Tablet SR levels are available. Because elevated levels of LQ 400mg Tablet SR are linked to LQ 400mg Tablet SR toxicity. LQ 400mg Tablet SR toxicity can even occur at dose which is effective for treatment. Therefore, your doctor may closely monitor your LQ 400mg Tablet SR levels weekly until stabilization is achieved, then weekly for one month and then at monthly intervals thereafter.

LQ 400mg Tablet SR should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. It is recommended to take with food to reduce nausea. LQ 400mg Tablet SR may be taken before or after meals. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Certain medications which decrease the levels of LQ 400mg Tablet SR in blood include carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, chlorpromazine, sodium-containing preparations, theophylline, urea and herbal medicines. Therefore, before starting LQ 400mg Tablet SR, inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.

The common side effects of LQ 400mg Tablet SR are loss of appetite, dizziness, dry mouth, taste change, diarrhoea, blurred vision, slurred speech, shaky movements, increased thirst, and urination. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.