Prolid 2.5mg Tablet

Prolid 2.5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents used as an adjunct to treat Parkinson’s disease and extrapyramidal symptoms (drug-induced movement disorders). Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder in which the first signs are movement problems. 
Prolid 2.5mg Tablet contains ‘Paliperidone’, which relaxes the muscles and nerve impulses that control muscle functioning. Besides this, Prolid 2.5mg Tablet also balances chemical messengers called neurotransmitters in our brain, thereby improving muscle control and reducing stiffness, thereby helping the muscles move naturally. 
You can take Prolid 2.5mg Tablet with food to prevent stomach upset. Take Prolid 2.5mg Tablet as prescribed. You are advised to take Prolid 2.5mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, constipation, weakness, headache, dry mouth, decreased urination, drowsiness, and feeling nervous or restless. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Do not discontinue Prolid 2.5mg Tablet on your own. Do not take Prolid 2.5mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Prolid 2.5mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, do not drive unless you are alert. Prolid 2.5mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Prolid 2.5mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your medicines and health condition and rule out any side effects.

Prolid 2.5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents. Prolid 2.5mg Tablet is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and extrapyramidal symptoms (drug-induced movement disorders). Prolid 2.5mg Tablet exerts a direct inhibitory effect upon the parasympathetic nervous system. It works by relaxing the muscles and nerve impulses that control muscle functioning. Prolid 2.5mg Tablet improves muscle control and reduces stiffness, thereby helping the muscles move naturally. Prolid 2.5mg Tablet is used as an adjuvant therapy along with levodopa to treat Parkinson's disease. Additionally, Prolid 2.5mg Tablet is used to control drug-induced movement disorders caused by CNS drugs such as dibenzoxazepines, thioxanthenes, phenothiazines, and butyrophenones.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Weakness 
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Decreased urination
• Drowsiness
• Feeling nervous or restless

Do not take Prolid 2.5mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents or have narrow-angled glaucoma. Do not discontinue Prolid 2.5mg Tablet on your own. Inform your doctor before taking Prolid 2.5mg Tablet if you have glaucoma, prostate problems, urination problems, stomach ulcers, acidity, myasthenia gravis (muscle problems), tardive dyskinesia (involuntary facial movements), alcoholism, high blood pressure, heart, liver or kidney problems. Talk to your doctor immediately if you experience hallucinations. Do not take Prolid 2.5mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Prolid 2.5mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, do not drive unless you are alert. Prolid 2.5mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Prolid 2.5mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Take special care with your dental hygiene while using Prolid 2.5mg Tablet (like brushing and flossing), and have regular dental check-ups.

Drug-Drug interactions: Prolid 2.5mg Tablet may have interaction with antipsychotic (aripiprazole, lurasidone, olanzapine, risperidone, quetiapine, trifluoperazine), MAO inhibitor (rasagiline), antihistamine (diphenhydramine), anti-cholinergic (benztropine), anti-convulsant (clonazepam, lamotrigine, pregabalin), anti-depressants (escitalopram, duloxetine) anti-anxiety (alprazolam), and mild pain killers/fever-reducing agent (acetaminophen).

Drug-Food interactions: Avoid consuming alcohol with Prolid 2.5mg Tablet as it might increase dizziness, and drowsiness.

Drug-Disease interactions: Prolid 2.5mg Tablet may have interactions with disease conditions such as arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), autonomic neuropathy (nerve damage), gastrointestinal obstruction, glaucoma, urinary obstruction, infectious diarrhea, tardive dyskinesia (involuntary facial movements), psychoses, high blood pressure, and fever.

• ARIPIPRAZOLE
• LURASIDONE
• OLANZAPINE
• RISPERIDONE
• QUETIAPINE
• TRIFLUOPERAZINE
• RASAGILINE
• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• BENZTROPINE MESYLATE
• CLONAZEPAM
• LAMOTRIGINE
• PREGABALIN
• ESCITALOPRAM
• DULOXETINE
• ALPRAZOLAM
• ACETAMINOPHEN

• Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
• Include a diet rich in iron, folate and magnesium. 
• Regularly attend therapy sessions.
• Perform meditation and yoga.
• Follow a regular sleep pattern.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Learn about your condition, understand the risk factors and follow the doctor’s treatment plan.

• Prolid 2.5mg Tablet can cause decreased sweating, which results in a rise in body temperature (hyperthermia). This serious side effect is greater in hot weather, so it is advisable to drink plenty of water fluids, especially in summer. However, kidney patients should consult a doctor before drinking any fluid.
• Regular monitoring of hypotension, kidney, liver and cardiac disorder is required while taking Prolid 2.5mg Tablet.

Parkinson’s disease: It is a progressive neurological disorder in which the first signs are problems with movements. Dopamine is a naturally-occurring neurotransmitter in the brain which is reduced or absent in people with Parkinson’s disease. Due to this, problems arise with smooth and coordinated movements. Symptoms include decreased ability to smell, stooped posture, changes in voice, constipation, small/ cramped handwriting, tremor, slow movements, stiffness of arms, legs, trunk, and balance problems.