What Is Espiride Used For

white capsule ## i have been on espiride for 11 weeks for lactation. is mass gain a side effect? i want to go off it now, from 3 times a day - do i have to wean myself off them? ## Sorry, I cannot find any information on Espiride. Is it something from outside the U.S., over the counter, or a U.S. prescription medication? ## I have been prescribed Espiride by one medical practitioner and again NUZAN by another. I did not take the Espririe but the side effects of NUZAN do not go well with me. I have been for Homeopathy treatment and they suggest that these are anti depressants. It appears I am suffering from severe anxiety but I am being prescribed anti depressants which makes me feel worse.Any views or advice?

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I'm only taking 1 capsule per day for the past 2 weeks. This morning I start getting milk (baby is 2 months old, but he is on the bottle since birth). Is it because of the Espiride capsules? ## Espiride contains the active ingredient Sulpiride, it used to treat Psychosis and mental health disorders. And yes, it can stimulate prolactin secretion, which essentially caused the production of breast milk. If it is problematic for you, you should speak to your doctor about it, you may need a different medication. Are there any questions or comments? ## Good morning, my son has been on Ritalin, Methofandate, Strateria, Concerta all for the last 4 years. I have taken him off everything. I am taking him to a physiologist soon to see where to go again. Someone mentioned Espiride 50mg. I don...

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i have been on Espiride for 14 days exactly today and i am taking 2x 50mg capsuals a day. this is for the treatment of depression. this afternoon, my breasts started leaking. i am very worried about this, as i am only 21 and very sure i am not pregnant. is this a normal side effect? pretty concerned and freaked out ## Have you consulted your doctor? This contains the active ingredient Sulpiride, which is am antipsychotic medication and breast leakage usually only occurs at high dosages, so this might be too high of a dosage for you. Learn more: ## My daughter was on Espiride and she too experienced lactating nipples and engorged breasts. At the time she was 20 and defiinetely not pregnant. She was taken off this drug because of this.

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I've been given espiride 50mg to take for two weeks and then as needed while the lilly something (generic is Nuzak) kicks in. But I wasn't told when to take it. The pharmacist was adamant that it would knock me out, but I see here that people are taking it twice a day and seem to still be awake. Can I take it in the morning? ## Hello, Jenn! How are you? Yes, the Espiride will most likely knock you out. The other people that are taking it twice a day are likely already used to taking it, so they don't suffer the side effects very intensely, anymore. However, since you've not taken it before, they will likely hit you pretty hard, so taking it at night would be a good idea. You may also experience nausea and dizziness. Is there anything else I can help with? ## So far the o...

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Hi I got espiride after asking my doctor for something to make me pregnant will it work? ## Hello, Zuzu! How are you? No, this medication will not increase your chances of becoming pregnant. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, somnolence, and weight gain. Once a woman is pregnant, the NCBI notes that it can help improve hormone levels, to ensure a health pregnancy, but before she is pregnant, it is not known to do anything. Is there anything else I can help with? ## If i want make a baby vaginal tablet it work?i want to be a pregnant

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What is Lexamil (Essitalpram 10mg) and Espiride (50mg) and how strong is it? Is there any side affects? What should I avoid using when on these drugs? Thank you ## Lexamil contains the active ingredient Escitalopram, commonly sold in the U.S. under the brand name Lexapro. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, sexual dysfunction and weight gain. Common side effects are nausea, somnolence (sleepiness) and gastrointestinal side effects reported as relatively common. Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## Is lexamil safe for breastfeeding moms? My son is 2 years old ## Main use of ESPIRIDE 50mg Caps. What is the most comon side affects I am on high blood presure treetment ## Espiride was prescribed to me when my wife ...

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Side effects on OD of edpiride ## Hi Andy, I believe another name for this medication is Sulpride or levosulpride. I couldn't find a lot of information about the side effects of overdose, but this is what I have found: "Sulpiride has a relatively low order of acute toxicity. Substantial amounts may cause severe but reversible dystonic crises with torticollis, protrusion of the tongue, and/or trismus. In some cases all the classical symptoms typical of severe Parkinson's Disease may be noted; in others, over-sedation/coma may occur." You can learn more about this drug on the page for Levosulpiride I hope this helps!

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I used espiride for a year while breastfeeding, not realizing it is a antideppresant. That was in 2011. A few months ago my dr prescribed lexamil to me for chronic tired syndrome? I have gained 7kg in six months? Is espiride and lexamil more or less the same? I would rather use espiride? ## Hello, Es! How are you? Actually, the Espiride contains Sulpiride, which is an atypical antipsychotic, though it is also used to treat major depressive disorder, it is not an actual antidepressant. But the Escitalopram in the Lexamil is an SSRI class antidepressant. As to going back to it, have you discussed the issue with your doctor? What are you taking them to treat?

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does espiride increase milk production? and what are the side effects? will it make me gain weight and what should i avoid eating while I'm on the drug? how long will i start noticing the difference in my milk supply and what are the chances of it tempering with my moods? ## Espiride contains Sulpiride, which is an antipsychotic used to treat Psychos and major depression. It is not known to increase milk production and since it is known to be excreted in the breast milk, which can cause some side effects to the infant, so women using it are generally advised not to breast feed. Did your doctor prescribe this for you? More details: ## yes my doctor prescribed it for me and what are the side effects that it can cause to my baby? ## The side effects that it can cause to an infant are l...

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I am a 72 year old female and have been taking 1 Espiride 50mg tablet per day for 2 months and feel wonderful on them. The only hitch is that my breasts have enlarged and are very heavy. Could this be due to the Espiride pill? ## Hello, Margaret! How are you? Yes, it could be due to the Espiride, so you need to let your doctor know, because they will likely have to check some things out and make sure that it is safe for you to continue to take it. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you so much for your reply. Much appreciated.

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I've been taking 100mg espiride every day now for 4 months after a dramatic incident at a shopping centre where my handbag was stolen. It really helps to calm me down but have gained, 10kg since. How do I go of this,without any side affects. ## There is a risk of side effects and withdrawal effects, anytime you start and stop taking a medication. The NIH lists the withdrawal effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, fever, chills, anxiety, and rebound depression. It would be best not to stop it, without your doctor's approval and assistance. Are you on any other medications?

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can this also cause water retention - swollen ankles...?? ## No, it isn't listed as being a common side effect. However, it's difficult to say how any medication will affect any person that takes it. But, do you have high blood pressure? Do you drink a lot of fluids and/or take in a lot of sodium? There are many things that may cause edema. Do you take any other medications?

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I was told by a neurologist that Espiride can cause Parkinson's disease. Is this so? ## No, there is no way to definitively say that any medication can cause it. According to U.S. FDA and NIH reports, the exact causes are still unknown and research is ongoing. Some medications may aggravate the symptoms, but predominantly there is an underlying neurological issue that must be in place, in order for other environmental factors, such as lifestyle and medications, to cause it to erupt, or worsen. Most commonly, it is known to be diagnosed in people over 60 years old, but sometimes, it has shown up in people as young as 40. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi. I would like to know is Espiride can help me breastfeed after a full year. My baby is 13 months old and I decided to give him breastmilk again and started taking espiride 50mg 2 capsules 2 times daily. Will this help to active breastmilk and more or less how long before I will have milk again? Or are there any other suggestions? ## I just started I would also like to know how long it takes to strat working

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Doctor prescribed espiride can it be used for dizzyness ## Hello, Gavin! How are you? Actually, this medication very commonly causes dizziness as a side effect, according to the FDA, so it's doubtful that it will help with that. It's usually used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia. Other typical side effects may possibly include nausea, headache, tremor, insomnia and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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hi, i am a 51yrs old wht female, for the past 12yrs or so i take xanax 1mg 2/3 times a day, i also take mirteron15mg at night, i recently (few days ago) started taking espiride (got a few from a family member)...i have noticed since i started taking it i feel a lot more positive and i dont have any side effects, i feel great while taking espiride, it gives me more energy, makes me more calm and alert at same time. i just wonder if it is safe to add espiride to all my other chronic meds mentioned above. also can some1 tell me if doctors would add this meds to my list. ps: i take the espiride in the mornings. any info will be appreciated. thx. ## I'd run that by your Doctor? 2 antidepressants and 1 anti anxiety medicine does not sound excessive?

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I take espiride 50mg in the mornings. I tried it once at night and somehow seemed to give me heart pulpitations so took in the morning. Am I suppose t take it at night? Also does it interfere with your menstrual cycle and does it cause headaches?

I am on espiride 50mg once a day will that make me put on weight ## Espiride contains the active ingredient Sulpiride, which is an atypical antipsychotic that's used to treat several mental health disorders. And no, it isn't known to cause weight gain in most people that take it. But you may experience other side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, somnolence and insomnia. Learn more Espiride details here. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## Im lost as im suffering from Menapause and heavy night sweats at night.He stopped my premarin and became worse so Dr gave me a script for this.He dis not say that his gonna give me good for stres....Menapause is this gonna stop or did i get a wrong Dr note

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ESPIRIDE 50mg Hi I have been taking espiride 50mg twice per day for allmost a year now and it worked wonders for my severe depression aswell as saved my marriage! I have gained a lot of weight but have no other side effects. My consern in that we are planing to have a baby and would like to know if I can still take espiride during pregnancy? I realy feel dependant on it and am very worried about having to stop the espiride! ## Hi, Angie! How are you? From what I'm finding, it is usually considered safe to use during pregnancy, but you'd have to check with your doctor to be certain. However, the baby should be monitored after birth, because it has been known to cause them to experience some side effects. Learn more Espiride details here. Only your doctor can help you determine wh...

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Does Espiride cause iron deficiencies? ## I am on Espiride 50mg one tablet on a morning I have had 3 attacks of not being able to breath is this the tablet?? ## I'm also on Espirine, and can't breath. ## Hello Chantelle, According to the NIH espiride contains the active ingredient Sulpiride. This medication is most frequently used to treat schizophrenia and major depressive disorders. It should be noted that this drug is not sold in the United States. Here is a list of the reported side effects. - Restlessness - Rhythmical involuntary movement of the tongue, face, mouth and jaw, which may sometimes be accompanied by involuntary movements of the arms and legs - Insomnia - Drowsiness - Dizziness - Weight gain - High blood prolactin - Stopping of menstrual periods - Intimacy proble...

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