Premizen 0.25 Tablet is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome (an urge to move the legs usually accompanied or caused by uncomfortable and unpleasant leg sensations). It helps to treat excessive shaking by slowing down the body movements. Premizen 0.25 Tablet should be taken with food. However, take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor. Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, dry mouth, fatigue, hallucinations, constipation, and peripheral edema. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood, an abnormally high sex drive, an urge to gamble, or uncontrolled spending as these may prove very harmful.

• Sleepiness
• Nausea
• Dryness in mouth
• Fatigue
• Hallucination
• Constipation
• Peripheral edema

Chemical Class::Benzothiazole Derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::NEURO CNS|Action Class::Dopamine agonists

• Q. Q. Does Premizen 0.25 Tablet cause weight gain??
  Ans: A common side effect of Premizen 0.25 Tablet is decrease in body weight which may be due to decrease in appetite. Uncommonly, it can also cause increase in weight. However, if you have concerns regarding your weight talk to your doctor or a nutritionist.
• Q. Q. Does Premizen 0.25 Tablet make you sleepy??
  Ans: Yes, Premizen 0.25 Tablet may cause sleepiness. You may also experience sudden episodes of falling asleep. If it occurs, restrict driving and using heavy machinery and inform your doctor.
• Q. Q. How does Premizen 0.25 Tablet work for restless legs??
  Ans: Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a condition that causes discomfort in the legs and a strong urge to move the legs, especially at night and when sitting or lying down. Premizen 0.25 Tablet belongs to dopamine (neurotransmitter) agonist class of medicines. It acts by stimulating the dopamine receptors which is needed in the brain to control movement. Hence, it is used to improve RLS.
• Q. Q. Is Premizen 0.25 Tablet a muscle relaxant??
  Ans: No, Premizen 0.25 Tablet is not a muscle relaxant. It helps in improving movements and muscle control in Parkinson’s disease. It is a dopamine agonist and acts on dopamine receptors.
• Q. Q. Can I stop taking Premizen 0.25 Tablet if my symptoms of Parkinson’s disease have improved??
  Ans: You should not stop Premizen 0.25 Tablet without talking to your doctor. Sudden discontinuation of Premizen 0.25 Tablet may cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome. The symptoms of malignant syndrome include loss of muscle movement, rigid muscles, fever, unstable blood pressure, increased heart rate, confusion, and depressed level of consciousness.
• Q. Q. How should Premizen 0.25 Tablet be taken??
  Ans: You should take Premizen 0.25 Tablet as directed by your doctor. The doctor will decide your dose depending on the condition you are being treated for. Preferably it should be taken 2-3 hours before bedtime. Swallow the tablets whole with water. It can be taken with or without food, but taking it with food may help reduce the chances of nausea.
• Q. Q. What are the serious side effects of Premizen 0.25 Tablet??
  Ans: The serious side effects of Premizen 0.25 Tablet include hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist), confusion, aggressive behavior, agitation, abnormal thoughts, changes in vision, abnormal body movements, and motions that you cannot control. It may also cause changes in the way you sit or stand that you cannot control, such as your neck bending forward, bending forward at the waist, or tilting sideways when you sit, stand or walk. Additionally, it may cause dark, red or cola-colored urine, muscle tenderness, muscle stiffness or aching and muscle weakness. Call your doctor immediately if you experience any of these.
• Q. Q. What are impulse control disorders caused by Premizen 0.25 Tablet??
  Ans: Premizen 0.25 Tablet may cause impulse control disorders in which you may have cravings or urge to behave in an unusual manner, which normally you would not do. Premizen 0.25 Tablet may also make it hard for you to resist the impulse to carry certain activities which can harm you or others, like addictive gambling, excessive eating or spending money. Along with that, it may cause an abnormally high sex drive or preoccupation with an increase in sexual thoughts or feelings.

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