Sulpiride

Im pregnant (3 weeks) and i need to take 50mg sulpiride a day for my anxiety problems. is it safe for my baby? ## My mother took this drug during her pregnancy. I am now 36 years old and I'm suffering from major depression although I have an above average IQ. I do believe the mental illness I suffer from is more the cause of heredity factors than the use of sulpiride during pregnancy. My younger brother was born mentally handicapped and also during that pregnancy she medicated with sulpiride.

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I am allergic to sulphur. The name sulpiride suggest a sulphur content. Does the sulpiride in the espiride contain any sulphur? ## am allergic to sulphur. The name sulpiride suggest a sulphur content. Does the sulpiride in the espiride contain any sulphur? ## I think you are confusing a sulfa based medication, with Sulfur/Sulphur, but they are not the same. Being allergic to one, does not automatically mean you will be allergic to the other. Which one are you actually allergic to, and what allergy symptoms do you experience? Allergic reactions typically include symptoms such as headache, hives, itching, swelling, and trouble breathing. Are the prescribing doctor, and your pharmacy aware of your allergies?

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Does taking Esperide tablets affect a persons weight? ## Esperide contains the active ingredient Sulpiride, which is an atypical antipsychotic and yes, most medications in this class cause some type of weight gain in people that take them regularly. Learn more Espiride details here. Has your doctor prescribed this for you? ## Do you live in the United States? If not how did you get a doctor to prescribe Sulpiride since its not available in the US? I'm wondering because I have Schizophrenia and really wanted to try this drug. ## My brother gets Dogmatil (Sulpiride) from his psych, mailed to him. He can't write a script for it, because yes, the FDA has not approved it. Where the psych gets it from - who knows?

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I am on espiride 50mg once a day will that make me put on weight ## Espiride contains the active ingredient Sulpiride, which is an atypical antipsychotic that's used to treat several mental health disorders. And no, it isn't known to cause weight gain in most people that take it. But you may experience other side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, somnolence and insomnia. Learn more Espiride details here. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## Im lost as im suffering from Menapause and heavy night sweats at night.He stopped my premarin and became worse so Dr gave me a script for this.He dis not say that his gonna give me good for stres....Menapause is this gonna stop or did i get a wrong Dr note

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I take 50mg esperide a day. I am post menopause. My breasts are very sore, could this be due to the drug? ## Espiride contains Sulpiride, which is an antypical antisychotic and yes, some women may experience breast tenderness, when taking it, but you should consult your doctor to be certain that it is due to the medication. Learn more Sulpiride details here! Have you consulted your doctor, yet? How bad is it? If it's really severe, you might just have to try a different medication.

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Prescription drug for depression, also used to enhance breast milk. ## This medication is currently unavailable in the USA or Canada. Esperide (also known as Eglonyl) contains the active ingredient Sulpiride. Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do... ## What is the side affects of the medication.. Been on it for about two weeks. I feel great but are wondering if it does have any side affects? Thank you, ## Does esperide cause you to gain weight. ## My son 17 years of age has been to se a pshycologist as he has been impossible to manage and live with since he got involved with a new girl (older than him) Unbeknown to me (he stays with his mother) the Pshycologist prescribed Esperide Please tell me more about this medication

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Side effects on OD of edpiride ## Hi Andy, I believe another name for this medication is Sulpride or levosulpride. I couldn't find a lot of information about the side effects of overdose, but this is what I have found: "Sulpiride has a relatively low order of acute toxicity. Substantial amounts may cause severe but reversible dystonic crises with torticollis, protrusion of the tongue, and/or trismus. In some cases all the classical symptoms typical of severe Parkinson's Disease may be noted; in others, over-sedation/coma may occur." You can learn more about this drug on the page for Levosulpiride I hope this helps!

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I'm only taking 1 capsule per day for the past 2 weeks. This morning I start getting milk (baby is 2 months old, but he is on the bottle since birth). Is it because of the Espiride capsules? ## Espiride contains the active ingredient Sulpiride, it used to treat Psychosis and mental health disorders. And yes, it can stimulate prolactin secretion, which essentially caused the production of breast milk. If it is problematic for you, you should speak to your doctor about it, you may need a different medication. Are there any questions or comments? ## Good morning, my son has been on Ritalin, Methofandate, Strateria, Concerta all for the last 4 years. I have taken him off everything. I am taking him to a physiologist soon to see where to go again. Someone mentioned Espiride 50mg. I don...

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I have hyperactive adrenal glands. A friend told me that taking Eglonyl would help. My wife takes this as an anti depressant so it would be easy for me to trial it, I'm just weary of adverse effects. Any tips ?? ## Eglonyl contains the active ingredient Sulpiride. It is an antipsychotic mediation that is also used to treat other mental health disorders, such as depression. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, weight gain and sedation. In my opinion I think I would be ok to trial it, given the low count of adverse effects. But for the long term I would definitely suggest consulting a doctor about it to see if this medication is the best option for your condition. To learn more, follow the link below: Do you have any other comments or questions?

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What is the side effects of Toplep and also Esperide? ## Topirimate is an anticonvulsant that is also used to prevent migraine headaches. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, anorexia and memory problems. Learn more: Espiride contain the active ingredient Sulpiride, it is an antipsychotic mediation that is also used to treat other mental health disorders, such as depression. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, weight gain and sedation. Learn more: Are there any other comments or questions? ## My husband is on 50mg per day toplep and experience lightheaddeness. I s there something that he can eat to make him feel better? ## Sandy, if it's a side effect of the medication, there really isn't anything he can eat that will eliminate the problem. How...

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does espiride increase milk production? and what are the side effects? will it make me gain weight and what should i avoid eating while I'm on the drug? how long will i start noticing the difference in my milk supply and what are the chances of it tempering with my moods? ## Espiride contains Sulpiride, which is an antipsychotic used to treat Psychos and major depression. It is not known to increase milk production and since it is known to be excreted in the breast milk, which can cause some side effects to the infant, so women using it are generally advised not to breast feed. Did your doctor prescribe this for you? More details: ## yes my doctor prescribed it for me and what are the side effects that it can cause to my baby? ## The side effects that it can cause to an infant are l...

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Does Espiride cause iron deficiencies? ## I am on Espiride 50mg one tablet on a morning I have had 3 attacks of not being able to breath is this the tablet?? ## I'm also on Espirine, and can't breath. ## Hello Chantelle, According to the NIH espiride contains the active ingredient Sulpiride. This medication is most frequently used to treat schizophrenia and major depressive disorders. It should be noted that this drug is not sold in the United States. Here is a list of the reported side effects. - Restlessness - Rhythmical involuntary movement of the tongue, face, mouth and jaw, which may sometimes be accompanied by involuntary movements of the arms and legs - Insomnia - Drowsiness - Dizziness - Weight gain - High blood prolactin - Stopping of menstrual periods - Intimacy proble...

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I used espiride for a year while breastfeeding, not realizing it is a antideppresant. That was in 2011. A few months ago my dr prescribed lexamil to me for chronic tired syndrome? I have gained 7kg in six months? Is espiride and lexamil more or less the same? I would rather use espiride? ## Hello, Es! How are you? Actually, the Espiride contains Sulpiride, which is an atypical antipsychotic, though it is also used to treat major depressive disorder, it is not an actual antidepressant. But the Escitalopram in the Lexamil is an SSRI class antidepressant. As to going back to it, have you discussed the issue with your doctor? What are you taking them to treat?

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i have been on Espiride for 14 days exactly today and i am taking 2x 50mg capsuals a day. this is for the treatment of depression. this afternoon, my breasts started leaking. i am very worried about this, as i am only 21 and very sure i am not pregnant. is this a normal side effect? pretty concerned and freaked out ## Have you consulted your doctor? This contains the active ingredient Sulpiride, which is am antipsychotic medication and breast leakage usually only occurs at high dosages, so this might be too high of a dosage for you. Learn more: ## My daughter was on Espiride and she too experienced lactating nipples and engorged breasts. At the time she was 20 and defiinetely not pregnant. She was taken off this drug because of this.

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mood lifter taken with anti-depressions ## My doctor precribed this medication for me in mexico. How do I purchase it in the u.s.? ## It does not sound familiar and is not listed in the databases, so it doesn't seem to be available in the US. If you see a doctor though, you should be able to have them prescribe an equivelent medication. ## This drug is not available in the US at the moment. The active ingredient is Sulpiride. Please post back if you have any other questions or info to add.

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I am trying to cut back to get to max effect min dosage. Used 50mg Esperide BD now trying 1 daily. Will that still be effective? Had returning severe panic attacks after burnout situation from work Since using Esperide now for about 3 weeks I have been free from attacks but have strange headache and a few itchy spots and ringing ears . Could that be side effects? Is there a another medication similar but non prescriptive? Thank you very much. Don ## Esperide contains the active ingredient Sulpiride which is an atypical antipsychotic drug of the benzamide class used mainly in the treatment of psychosis associated with schizophrenia and major depressive disorder. Although I did find it rather difficult to locate a complete list of adverse effects, this medication does not appear to list h...

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I am suffering from premature ventricular beats as well as premature atrial beats. Also getting short chest pains, This happens all day on and off and is definitely exercise induced. Cardiologist keeps on saying nothing to worry about. I lost my husband 4 months ago and have been on Esperide for about 6 months. I have suffered from arrythmias before when not on Esperide but nothing half as bad as at present. Could this be drug induced? I also take Zanor SR ## Esperide contains the active ingredient Sulpiride, it is actually a type of antipsychotic used to treat Schizophrenia and major depressive disorder and yes, it has been known to cause heart rhythm problems, in some people. Have you consulted the prescribing doctor? It probably isn't the right medication for you to use and you m...

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Eglanol ## I was prescribe Eglanol by the paeditrition for better breast milk supply. my baby is 2.5 weeks old, gained 400g in ten days after birth but then stayed the same in the next week. the dr thought that my milk supply is not enough as baby sometimes (2 08t of 8 feeds per day) wants a snack half way between feeds. I am sceptical on using this medicine as it is an anti-depressant and I wonder what the effect is on the baby and on me. Is there an alternative? other suggestions? the pharmacist gave me the generic, Espiride, but after reading what its actually for and the possible side effects, I don't want to take it. ## Eglonyl contains the active ingredient Sulpiride, it is commonly prescribed as an antidepressant. I, however, cannot find any information on using it to increas...

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