Uses / Indications:
Liberta 0.25mg Tablet is used in the treatment of epilepsy and anxiety disorder.
Pregnancy interaction:
Liberta 0.25mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
If you are taking Liberta for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety, it should not be used more than 4 weeks. It may become less effective over the time. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Liberta, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. The addiction / habit-forming potential of Liberta is very high.
Side Effects:
Sleepiness, Uncoordinated body movements, Slurred speech, Dizziness, Fatigue, Memory impairment, Irritability, Headache, Dryness in mouth, Depression, Constipation.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Liberta 0.25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Liberta 0.25mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Faq for medicine:
Can I take Liberta while taking a dietary supplement? : It depends on what kind of dietary supplement it is. Normally absorption of Liberta is not affected by food and other vitamins. Consult your doctor before you start taking the medication.|Which medication is best : Both are equally effective as suggested in different research studies.|What is the difference between clotiazepam and Liberta? : Clotiazepam is a benzodiazepine which has anxiolytic, sedative and antiepileptic property. It differs from other benzodiazepines (Liberta) in that the benzene ring is replaced by thiophene ring. Clinical use of clotiazepam is relatively low.|Which medication is best : Both are equally effective as shown in the research studies.|Which medication is best : Both are equally effective as shown in the research studies.|Can Liberta affect my sex drive? : There are few reports but it is not so common. Liberta does not affect the sexual drive in all the patients.|Is Liberta a narcotic? : No. Liberta is not a narcotic. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine. |Is Liberta muscle relaxant? : Liberta is approved for the treatment of anxiety, alcohol withdrawal and epilepsy. Some research studies have shown it has got muscle relaxant properties. |Can I take vitamin B along with Liberta? : There is no known major interaction found with vitamin B when taken with Liberta.|Can I take vitamin C along with Liberta? : There is no known major interaction found with vitamin C when taken with Liberta.|Can I take Liberta while I am on hepatitis C treatment? : The treatment of hepatitis C includes many drugs and the side effects depends on which drug you are prescribed. |Can Liberta cause euphoria? : No. Liberta does not cause euphoria. It causes sleepiness, dizziness etc.|Can Liberta get you high? : Liberta does not make you feel high.|Can Liberta be replaced with paroxetine? : No. both are different medication. Liberta is an antianxiety, anticonvulsant drug whereas Paroxetine is an antidepressant medication|Can Liberta cause rash? : Liberta is not commonly known to cause a rash but hypersensitive individuals can develop a rash.|Is Liberta the best choice for restless legs syndrome? : There are other treatment modalities for restless leg syndrome but among these benzodiazepine class of drug Liberta is most studied drug. It is not approved for restless leg syndrome but used off label. |How is bupropion different than Liberta? : Bupropion is in the treatment of depression and for smoking cessation. Liberta is an anti-seizure and anti-anxiety medicine.|Can I take Liberta along with zolpidem? : No. You should avoid taking these two medications together. They both induce sleep and taking them together can lead to increased sleepiness, decreased concentration, ataxia and abnormal co-ordination. |Which medication is better : Clobazam causes less sedation as compared to Liberta as seen in few research studies.In few studies, clobazam showed a good retention when given for a longer period whereas Liberta needs a dose escalation.|Can I take Liberta along with fluoxetine? : You should avoid taking these two drugs together as they increase side effects like sleepiness, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating.|Can I take Liberta while I am also taking antibiotics? : It depends on which antibiotics you are on treatment. Consult your doctor before starting these medications.|Can I take Liberta along with escitalopram? : You should avoid taking these two drugs together as they increase side effects like sleepiness, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating.|Which medication is better : Both are equally effective as shown in the research studies.|Can I take Liberta along with paracetamol? : Yes. You can take prescribed doses of paracetamol with Liberta. Inform your doctor if you have any allergy or liver problems before starting these medications.|Which is stronger Liberta or oxazepam? : We could not find any direct studies comparing Liberta with oxazepam. However, oxazepam is an intermediate-acting benzodiazepine with a slow onset of action.|Which medication is better Liberta or etizolam? : Etizolam is a short acting drug and its structure is a bit different from the benzodiazepines class of drugs. Both are used in inducing sleep and relieving anxiety however it depends.|When does Liberta expire? : The expiry date of Liberta is given on the tablet strip and provided by the manufacturer.|How does Liberta affect the brain? : Liberta works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.|Can I take Liberta along with coffee? : Yes. There are no major interactions known between coffee and Liberta.|What is the difference between Liberta and zopiclone? : Liberta is an anti-siezure, antianxiety medication. Zopiclone is a sedating drug from different class and it is only used for inducing sleep|What is the difference between Liberta and olanzapine? : Liberta is an anti-seizure, antianxiety medication. Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic medication.|Can Liberta cause low blood pressure? : Liberta is not known to cause low blood pressure commonly. It can cause palpitation in some patients.|Can I use Liberta for sciatica? : No. Liberta is not a known medication for sciatica. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication.|Can tremors be treated with Liberta? : Liberta is not an approved drugs for treatment of tremors. However, in some research studies, it has been shown Liberta is effective|Can I use Liberta for nausea? : No. Liberta is not a medication for nausea. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication.|Can I use Liberta for a headache? : No. Liberta is not a medication for a headache. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication.|Can I use Liberta for vertigo? : No. Liberta is not a medication for vertigo. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication. However, few studies have shown its effectiveness in vertigo.|Can insomnia be treated with Liberta? : Yes. Though Liberta is not approved for treatment of insomnia. Liberta is used off-label for the treatment of sleep disorders.|Can I use Liberta for depression? : No. Liberta is not a medication for depression. It is an antiseizure and antianxiety medication. There are the different class of drugs for treating depression.|Can I use Liberta in pain management? : No. Liberta is not a medication for management of pain disorders. It is an antiseizure and antianxiety medication. There are the different class of drugs for treating pain. Few studies have failed to prove the effectiveness of Liberta in pain management. |What is the good time to take Liberta? : It is given mostly at night as it causes sedation.
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