Treating stomach ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, and intestinal inflammation. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Clixin is a combination benzodiazepine and anticholinergic. The benzodiazepine works by decreasing anxiety and muscle spasms and also causing sedation. The anticholinergic works by decreasing stomach acid and relaxing stomach and intestinal muscles.
Important safety information:
Clixin may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Clixin with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Clixin may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.
Do not drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness while you are using Clixin; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
Do not take more than the recommended dose, take Clixin for longer than prescribed, or suddenly stop taking Clixin without first checking with your doctor.
Clixin may make your eyes more sensitive to sunlight. It may help to wear sunglasses.
Antacids may decrease the effectiveness of Clixin. Talk to your doctor before taking any antacids while taking Clixin.
Lab tests, including blood cell counts and liver function tests, may be performed while you use Clixin. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Use Clixin with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially drowsiness, confusion, and loss of coordination.
Clixin should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Clixin may cause harm to the fetus. Do not become pregnant while you are using it. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Clixin while you are pregnant. Clixin is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Clixin.
When used for long periods of time or at high doses, Clixin may not work as well and may require higher doses to obtain the same effect as when originally taken. This is known as TOLERANCE. Talk with your doctor if Clixin stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed. Some people who use Clixin for a long time may develop a need to continue taking it. People who take high doses are also at risk. This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction. If you are on long-term or high-dosage therapy and you stop taking Clixin suddenly, you may have WITHDRAWAL symptoms including convulsions, tremor, stomach and muscle cramps, vomiting, sweating, and trouble sleeping. Do not stop therapy abruptly or change dosage without asking your pharmacist or doctor. Discuss overuse with your doctor or pharmacist.
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Clixin side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); changes in heartbeat; decreased urination; decreased sexual ability or desire; diarrhea; difficulty focusing your eyes; fainting; fast heartbeat; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; involuntary muscle movements; loss of taste; mental or mood changes; overexcitement; overstimulation; pounding in the chest; swelling; unusual weakness; vomiting; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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Can Clixin be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Clixin?
Use Clixin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Clixin by mouth before meals and at bedtime unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
Do not take an antacid within 1 hour before or 2 hours after you take Clixin.
Do not suddenly stop taking Clixin. Withdrawal symptoms may occur if you decrease your dose or suddenly stop taking it. Talk with your doctor about any changes to your dose.
If you miss a dose of Clixin, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Clixin.
Who should not take Clixin?
Some medical conditions may interact with Clixin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have liver or kidney problems, lung problems or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, muscle problems, depression, mental or mood problems, suicidal thoughts or behaviors, the blood disorder porphyria, or a history of drug abuse or dependence
if you have nerve problems, bowel problems, heart problems (eg, irregular heartbeat, congestive heart failure), a hernia, trouble urinating, or you are at risk for glaucoma
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Clixin. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Rifampin because the effectiveness of Clixin may be decreased
Azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), clozapine, disulfiram, nefazodone, omeprazole, sodium oxybate (GHB), or valproic acid because side effects such as increased sedation may occur
Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), clozapine, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), or sodium oxybate (GHB) because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased
Anticholinergic medicines (eg, benztropine, hyoscyamine, or trihexyphenidyl), monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (eg, phenelzine), phenothiazines (eg, thioridazine), tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline), or medicines for mental or mood disorders because they may increase the risk of Librax's side effects
Beta-blockers (eg, propanolol) or digoxin because the actions and side effects may be increased by Clixin
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Clixin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Clixin be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Clixin be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Clixin, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Clixin. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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What is the specific doses you have used? Clixin May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
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How long will I use Clixin before I begin to notice the effect? According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 3 month and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Clixin. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Clixin kindly click here
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