Waklert 50 Tablet

Waklert 50 Tablet is used in the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (narcolepsy). It improves wakefulness and helps you to stay awake and reduces the tendency to fall asleep during the day, thus restoring the normal sleep cycle. Waklert 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms. Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, and insomnia (difficulty sleeping). It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. However, these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. Always remember that this medicine only used when advised by a doctor as it is not a replacement for a good sleep routine. You should try to get the right amount of sleep every night. Before taking Waklert 50 Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, liver, or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.

• Narcolepsy (Uncontrollable daytime sleepiness)

Waklert 50 Tablet modulates the levels of chemical messengers in the brain and exerts a stimulant effect to reduce extreme sleepiness.

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. Waklert 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Waklert 50 Tablet.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Waklert 50 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Waklert 50 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

DrivingUNSAFE

Waklert 50 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Patients to be advised to avoid driving or any other potentially dangerous activity.

KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Waklert 50 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Waklert 50 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Waklert 50 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class

Diphenylmethane Derivative

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

Neuro cns

Action Class

Stimulant/ Drug for excessive sleepiness