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What Are The Adverse Effects Of Having 8 Pills Of Petril-MD?

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Posted on Mon, 10 Aug 2015
Question: I have eaten 8tablets of petril md 0.25 will it cause any side effect
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No significant adverse effect but might cause slight dizziness and weakness

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.

1. Petril MD contains clonazepam which is classified under antiepileptic medicines and for anxiety.

2. Taking 0.25 mg x 8 tablets is equivalent to 2 mg.

3. The maximum daily therapeutic dose is 4 mg for anxiety and 20 mg for seizure and bipolar disorder.

4. Since you have taken total dose of 2 mg therefore there is no likely adverse effect due to over dose.

5. However it is important to know what dose has been given to you and for what problem. Suddenly taking 2 mg might cause slight dizziness or weakness which will improve quickly. Please take this medicine as given. Do not take overdose.

Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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What Are The Adverse Effects Of Having 8 Pills Of Petril-MD?

Brief Answer: No significant adverse effect but might cause slight dizziness and weakness Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. 1. Petril MD contains clonazepam which is classified under antiepileptic medicines and for anxiety. 2. Taking 0.25 mg x 8 tablets is equivalent to 2 mg. 3. The maximum daily therapeutic dose is 4 mg for anxiety and 20 mg for seizure and bipolar disorder. 4. Since you have taken total dose of 2 mg therefore there is no likely adverse effect due to over dose. 5. However it is important to know what dose has been given to you and for what problem. Suddenly taking 2 mg might cause slight dizziness or weakness which will improve quickly. Please take this medicine as given. Do not take overdose. Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek