It is like a minor tranquillizer. The drug is commonly used to treat anxiety disorders and also generalised anxiety disorders. It gives a soothing effect by acting on the central nervous system. It acts as a sedative and also relaxes muscles.
It also has found use as an anticonvulsant and antidepressant, to reduce nausea during chemo therapy.
Common side effects are skin rashes, respiratory disorders, lack of concentration, dizziness, drowsiness and dry mouth.
Special precautions should be taken when it is prescribed to:
It is like a minor tranquillizer. The drug is commonly used to treat anxiety disorders and also generalised anxiety disorders. It gives a soothing effect by acting on the central nervous system. It acts as a sedative and also relaxes muscles.
It also has found use as an anticonvulsant and antidepressant, to reduce nausea during chemo therapy.
Common side effects are skin rashes, respiratory disorders, lack of concentration, dizziness, drowsiness and dry mouth.
Special precautions should be taken when it is prescribed to: