Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness, Dizziness, Uncoordinated body movement, Fatigue.

Expert advice for Prejunate Capsule
Prejunate should be taken at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body. Do not stop using Prejunate without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Prejunate, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you experience any eye sight change while taking Prejunate. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with any heart problems (high blood pressure, heart attack, heart failure, slow or irregular heart rate). Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Notify your doctor if you have rapid swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that may affect breathing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Prejunate a metabolite of gabapentin?
No. Prejunate a not a metabolite of gabapentin. There is a structural similarity between the two drugs and they are GABA analogue.

Q. Can Prejunate cause sedation?
Yes, use of Prejunate can cause sedation or sleepiness.

Q. Is Prejunate a beta blocker?
No. Prejunate is not a beta blocker. Prejunate is a medicine which is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.

Q. Is Prejunate a mood stabiliser?
No. Prejunate is not a mood stabiliser. Prejunate is a medicine which is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.

Q. Is Prejunate a muscle relaxant?
No. Prejunate is not a muscle relaxant. Prejunate is a medicine which is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.

Q. Is Prejunate a benzodiazepine?
No. Prejunate is not a benzodiazepine. Prejunate is a medicine which is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.

Q. Is Prejunate a painkiller?
No. Prejunate is not a pain killer. Prejunate is used in the treatment of neuropathic pain, epilepsy and anxiety disorder.

Q. Is Prejunate a steroid?
No. Prejunate is not a steriod. Prejunate is a medicine which is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.

Q. Is Prejunate a narcotic?
No. Prejunate is not a narcotic drug. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine. Prejunate is a medicine which is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.

Q. Is it safe to take Prejunate with duloxetine?
If Prejunate and duloxetine taken together, there is an increased risk of side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty in concentrating and motor co-ordination. Consult with your doctor if you have already taken one of the medications.

Q. What is the interaction of Prejunate with anticoagulants?
There is no known interaction between the two drugs but consult your doctor and inform if you are taking any of the medication.

Q. Is Prejunate safe?
Prejunate is a prescription drug and is safe to use if taken in the dose, frequency, and duration as per the doctor's advice.

Q. Are Prejunate and gabapentin the same?
Prejunate and gabapentin are two different medicines. However, they work in a similar way and both are used for conditions like neuropathic pain and epilepsy. Prejunate is also used for treating anxiety. Please consult your doctor before using any of the medicine.

Q. Is Prejunate a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?
No, Prejunate is not a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). IIt is a medicine which decreases pain and seizures or fits by binding to specific calcium channels and increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger in the nerve cells and is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.

Q. Can I take Prejunate with methadone?
Methadone is opioid in nature and It may reduce the lower gastrointestinal tract function (e.g., intestinal obstruction, paralytic ileus, constipation) especially when given with Prejunate. So, when Prejunate and opioids are used together, measures to prevent constipation may be considered (especially in female patients and elderly).

Q. Is Prejunate a controlled substance?
No, Prejunate is not a controlled substance. However, it is a prescription drug which should only be taken as per the doctor's advice.

Q. How long can I take Prejunate for?
Prejunate is a prescription drug and it should only be taken for the duration as advised by the doctor.

Q. Can I take Prejunate with gabapentin?
Prejunate and gabapentin both act via similar mechanism and are used for treating similar conditions. They may also enhance each other's depressant action, so, taking both together is not recommended as you may feel more sleepy and need to take more precautions while driving or using machines. Please consult your doctor before taking both the medicines together.

Q. Can I take Prejunate with sertraline?
Prejunate may increase the depressant action of sertraline. Taking them together can make you feel more sleepy, so, you should be careful while driving or if you are working with a machine. Consult your doctor before taking these drugs together.

Q. Can I take Prejunate with naproxen?
Prejunate and naproxen are not known to have any clinically relevant interaction. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking both them together.

Q. Can I take Prejunate with tramadol?
The central nervous system depressant effect of tramadol may increase when it is taken with Prejunate and you can feel more sleepy, so, you should be careful while driving or if you are working with a machine. Consult your doctor before taking both the medications together.

Q. Can I take Prejunate with alprazolam?
Prejunate can be taken with alprazolam as no interactions have been clinically observed. However, as both the medicines have the tendency to cause sleepiness, so caution may be needed in case both the medicines are used together as it may affect your ability to drive or work on a machine. Please consult your doctor before taking them together.

Q. Can I take Prejunate with amitriptyline?
Prejunate is known to increase the depressant action of amitriptyline. Taking the two medicines together can make you feel more sleepy, so, you should be careful while driving or if you are working with a machine. Consult your doctor before taking the medications together.

Q. Can I take Prejunate with ibuprofen?
Prejunate is not known to have any interaction with ibuprofen and they can be taken together. However, consult your doctor before taking these medications together.

Q. Can I take Prejunate with diazepam?
Prejunate may enhance the depressant effects of diazepam when used together. Taking them together can make you feel more sleepy, so, you should be careful while driving or if you are working with a machine. Consult your doctor before taking these medicines together.

Q. Can I take Prejunate with paracetamol?
Prejunate is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. They can be safely taken together. However, consult your doctor before taking these drugs together as interactions may occur.

Q. Does Prejunate cause swelling?
Prejunate is known to produce edema (swelling) by fluid (water) retention. Kindly consult your doctor if you develop swelling while taking Prejunate.

Q. Does Prejunate cause drowsiness (somnolence)?
One of the common side effects of Prejunate use is drowsiness (somnolence). Consult your doctor if you experience any such symptom while taking Prejunate especially if you are taking any other medicine which can make you sleepy.

Q. Does Prejunate cause weight gain?
Weight gain can occur as a common side effect with Prejunate use. It can be a result of increased appetite (feeling hungry) and fluid (water) retention. Consult your doctor if there is any change in your weight during therapy.

Q. Does Prejunate cause hair loss?
Clinical studies have shown that Prejunate can cause hair loss (alopecia) in some patients. It has also been associated with hirsutism (excessive hair growth). Consult your doctor if you notice any difference in your hair growth while taking Prejunate.

Q. Does Prejunate make you tired?
Prejunate is known to cause tiredness (fatigue). Consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness while taking Prejunate.

Q. Does Prejunate cause water retention?
Prejunate has been associated with fluid (water) retention and edema (swelling). Consult your doctor if you notice swelling of your body while taking Prejunate therapy.

Q. Does Prejunate make you hungry?
Prejunate is known to increase appetite (make you feel hungry). Consult your doctor if there is a significant change in your appetite while taking Prejunate.

Q. Does Prejunate cause diarrhea?
Prejunate use can cause diarrhea as a side effect. Consult your doctor if you have diarrhea while taking Prejunate.

Q. Does Prejunate help with sleep?
Prejunate is not indicated for the treatment of any sleep problems. Rather, Prejunate can cause somnolence (increased desire to sleep). Consult your doctor for the treatment of any sleep related problems.