Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Headache, Diarrhoea, Fatigue.

Common Blurred vision, Altered taste, Foreign body sensation in eyes, Eye pain, Eye irritation, Ocular hyperemia.

Expert advice for S Vocita LS Tablet
It can take 2-3 weeks for S vocita ls to start working. Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause a stomach upset, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance. If your doctor asks you to stop S vocita ls, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the S vocita ls, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. The addiction/dependence potential of S vocita ls is very less. You may develop anxiety during initiation of therapy.

Expert advice for Brinzolamide
Brinzolamide helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss. For best results, put one drop 2-3 times daily in the affected eye(s). Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop. This minimizes the risk of side effects. Take care to prevent contact of eye dispenser with eye, eyelid, eyelashes, or finger to avoid infection. Remove contact lenses before using Betagan and allow at least 15 minutes before re-inserting them. When applying multiple eye medications, wait for at least 5-15 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How does S vocita ls work?
S vocita ls works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms in depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.

Q. Can I take S vocita ls with coffee?
There is usually no significant effect of taking coffee with S vocita ls but a very high quantity of consumption of coffee may cause restlessness and anxiety.

Q. Is S vocita ls addictive?
No. S vocita ls is not addictive. Its abrupt discontinuation may cause some withdrawal symptoms. But still is not addictive as there is no drug-seeking behaviour and it has no abuse liability.

Q. Why does S vocita ls cause nausea?
S vocita ls increases the activity of serotonin a chemical which is also involved in the vomiting process so makes the person nauseating.

Q. Why does S vocita ls make me tired?
Tiredness is usually associated with depression. S vocita ls can alter the sleep quality and can make the person feel tired most of the time.

Q. Can I use S vocita ls for a migraine?
S vocita ls is not approved for the treatment of a migraine. It is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Q. Can I use S vocita ls for bipolar disorder?
S vocita ls should not be used for the treatment of bipolar disorder as it can aggravate the problem. Only in few cases, it can be used that too with caution with other drugs if depression is the more persistent feature of person's bipolar illness. But the person should be very regular with drugs prescribed for the mania part also called mood stabilisers.

Q. Does S vocita ls cause hair loss?
There are some case reports of hair loss with the use of S vocita ls. It is very infrequent and it usually stops after the discontinuation of the drug. It can be very distressing for a person, especially for the females. So a person should tell his doctor if he is having hair loss with the use of S vocita ls.

Q. Can I use S vocita ls for sleep problem?
S vocita ls may itself cause sleep disorders. So it is not recommended for the sleep problem.

Q. Can I use S vocita ls for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
S vocita ls can be used for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) but there are better alternatives available, in case they don't work then S vocita ls can be used. Although it is prescribed in a higher dose and for longer duration in case of OCD in comparison to depression.

Q. Which is better medication, S vocita ls or sertraline?
S vocita ls is the safest drug in its class. Sertraline can be used in case S vocita ls doesn't work for depression. However, setraline can be preferred in case of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Q. Which is better medication, S vocita ls or citalopram?
S vocita ls is more effective than citalopram for major depression. Although some studies have shown that there is no difference among two in case of effectiveness but some recent studies have shown S vocita ls to be superior to citalopram for major depression.

Q. Can I take S vocita ls with diphenhydramine?
It is better to avoid diphenhydramine with S vocita ls. Diphenhydramine can aggravate side effects of S vocita ls and can cause dizziness, confusion and difficulty in concentrating.

Q. Can I take S vocita ls with aspirin?
It is usually avoided as it can increase the chances of bleeding.

Q. Can I take S vocita ls with Ibuprofen?
No. Combined these two drugs may increase the chances of bleeding especially in persons already on a blood thinner. Nasal bleeding is usually the first symptom.

Q. Can I take S vocita ls with methylphenidate?
It is better to avoid methylphenidate with S vocita ls. Because methylphenidate can increase the blood levels of S vocita ls and its effects and rarely can cause a serious condition called serotonin syndrome with symptoms like anxiety, restlessness, extreme changes in heart rate and blood pressure, blurred vision, incoordination, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea.

Q. Can S vocita ls be given with lisdexamfetamine?
It is better to avoid this combined therapy of lisdexamfetamine with S vocita ls, it leads to increased anxiety, restlessness and sometimes serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome includes vomiting, diarrhoea, extreme changes in blood pressure and even seizure may occur. It can be life-threatening.

Q. Can I take S vocita ls with alprazolam?
It is better to avoid the combination, it can lead to increased dizziness, confusion and difficulty in concentrating. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Q. Can I take S vocita ls with clonazepam?
It is better to avoid the combination, it can lead to increased dizziness, confusion and difficulty in concentrating. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Q. Can S vocita ls be used with hydrocodone?
It is better to avoid the combination, it can lead to increased dizziness, confusion and difficulty in concentrating. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Q. Can I take S vocita ls with dextromethorphan?
You should not take Dextromethorphan with S vocita ls. It can lead to the seotonin syndrome. Before taking any medications with S vocita ls, your should consult with your doctor.

Q. Can I take S vocita ls and paracetamol?
Yes. There is no known interaction between S vocita ls and paracetamol.

Q. How does S vocita ls differ from fluoxetine?
S vocita ls and fluoxetin belongs to same class of medicine called as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

Q. How doses S vocita ls differ from amitriptyline?
S vocita ls is a newer drug belongs to class selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) while amitryptiline is an older drug belonging to class tricyclic antidepressants (TCA). Both drugs are almost equally effective for treating depression but S vocita ls has much lesser side effects in comparison to amitryptiline and so preferred over amitryptiline for the treatment of depression.

Q. How does S vocita ls differ from imipramine?
S vocita ls is much safer than imipramine and is preferred in most of the conditions over imipramine. However, imipramine can be preferred in bed-wetting in children.

Q. What would happen if I stop taking S vocita ls?
You may experience withdrawal symptoms which can be in the form flu like symptoms, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, nausea or sleep problems. These symptoms usually last for one to two weeks. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Q. When and How to stop S vocita ls?
You should consult your doctor before stopping the treatment. It would depend on the number and severity of depressive episodes.The dose should be tapered slowly to prevent intense withdrawal symptoms.

Q. Is S vocita ls a benzodiazepine?
No. S vocita ls is not a benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines decrease the anxiety and induce sleep. S vocita ls belongs to the class of selective sertonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It may cause insomnia and restlessness initially as the side effect which usually goes away with time.

Q. Is S vocita ls a narcotic?
No. S vocita ls is not a narcotic drug. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine.

Q. What is Brinzolamide used for?
Brinzolamide is used to treat increased pressure in the eye with or without visual problems (glaucoma or intraocular hypertension)

Q. How does Brinzolamide work?
It prevents the build-up of excess fluid in eyeball by slowing the formation of fluid (aqueous humor) within the eye, thereby decreasing eyeball pressure.