Tetmodis
Tetmodis is a medicine that helps control uncontrolled, jerky movements caused by certain nervous system conditions, such as Huntington's disease.
Form
tabletti
Strength
25 mg
Active Ingredient
Tetrabenazine
Manufacturer
Walter Ritter GmbH + Co. KG
How to Use
Dosage
The usual starting dose is half a tablet (12.5 mg) one to three times a day. Your doctor may slowly increase the dose every 3 to 4 days until it works best for you or if side effects become a problem.
Method
Swallow the tablet(s) with water or another non-alcoholic drink.
Important
Do not take more than 8 tablets (200 mg) in one day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Feeling sleepy or drowsy (especially with higher doses)
- •Feeling sad or depressed
- •Movements similar to Parkinson's disease, such as tremors or stiffness, especially in your hands, arms, legs, and head (with higher doses)
- •Confusion
- •Feeling worried or anxious
- •Trouble sleeping (insomnia)
- •Low blood pressure
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Feeling sick to your stomach (nausea)
- •Throwing up (vomiting)
- •Diarrhea
- •Constipation
RARE
- •Changes in mood, like confusion or seeing/hearing things that aren't there (hallucinations)
- •Stiff muscles
- •Fever
- •A serious condition called Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (symptoms include changes in mood like confusion or hallucinations, muscle stiffness, and fever)
- •Muscle damage
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to tetrabenazine or any of its ingredients.
- Do not take Tetmodis if you are currently taking reserpine or certain antidepressants called MAO inhibitors.
- Do not take Tetmodis if you have severe liver problems, Parkinson's-like symptoms, depression, or if you are thinking about harming yourself.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart problems or irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias).
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience confusion, hallucinations, muscle stiffness, or fever, as these could be signs of a serious condition called Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome.
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- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor first, as it can lead to serious side effects.