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Hetlioz (Tasimelteon) is indicated for the treatment of non-24 hour sleep disturbances. It works by affecting certain hormones in the body, which in turn help regulate your sleep and wake cycles.
1. What does Hetlioz do?
Hetlioz (generic name Tasimelteon) is used to treat certain sleep disorders (non-24-hour sleep disturbances). Hetlioz works like melatonin (a hormone in the body), helping to control a person's sleep and wake cycles (also known as circadian rhythms). Using Hetlioz can improve your ability to sleep at night and help you stay awake during the day.
2. How to use Hetlioz
Patients need to take Hetlioz on an empty stomach as prescribed by the doctor, usually before going to bed. When taking the drug, you need to swallow the entire capsule 1 time.
To establish a stable circadian rhythm, the patient should take the medication at the same time each night. It can take up to several months for the full benefit of the drug to show.
3. Side effects when taking Hetlioz
Patients taking Hetlioz may experience some unwanted effects such as headaches , nightmares or strange dreams or drowsiness during the day . If you notice this side effect of the drug persists or worsens, talk to your doctor or pharmacist for timely treatment.
Most people who use Hetlioz experience no serious side effects. However, seek medical advice right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction to Hetlioz, such as: Hives, itchy skin, swelling of the face/tongue/throat, dizziness, trouble breathing .
Sử dụng Hetlioz có thể cải thiện khả năng ngủ vào ban đêm
4. Warnings and cautions when using Hetlioz
Before using Hetlioz, talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to Hetlioz or any other allergies. Your doctor or pharmacist also needs to know your medical history before prescribing Hetlioz, especially your history of liver disease. Because of the risk of drowsiness when using Hetlioz, patients should avoid driving, using machines or performing any work that requires alertness. At the same time, limit alcoholic beverages, alcohol and other stimulants while using the drug. During pregnancy, women should only use Hetlioz when absolutely necessary, under the guidance of a doctor. It is not currently known whether Tasimelteon passes into breast milk. Therefore, you should consult your doctor before starting to breastfeed.
5. Interactions between Hetlioz and other drugs
Hetlioz interactions can lead to a change in the drug's mechanism of action or increase the risk of dangerous side effects. Give your treating doctor a list of all the products you are taking (including prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal products). Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval. Other drugs may affect the elimination of tasimelteon from the body, which may affect blood levels and the effects of Hetlioz. Drugs that may interfere include: Ciprofloxacin, fluvoxamine, rifamycins (such as rifabutin), St. John's wort, medicines used to treat seizures (eg, carbamazepine, phenytoin). Hetlioz has the potential to interact with other products that cause drowsiness, such as opioid pain relievers or cough medicines (such as codeine, hydrocodone), alcohol, marijuana, sleep disorders, and tranquilizers. such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants (eg, carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), or antihistamines (eg, cetirizine, diphenhydramine). Smoking lowers the blood level of Hetlioz, so tell your doctor if you have a habit of smoking or if you have quit. Knowing the information about the drug Hetlioz before use always brings positive effects as well as reduces risks for patients. Besides, if you have any questions, customers can send questions to Vinmec International General Hospital to receive in-depth advice from a team of doctors and pharmacists with many years of experience.
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Reference source: webmd.com
