Product introduction
Nexito Forte Tablet combines clonazepam, a benzodiazepine, with escitalopram, an SSRI antidepressant. It is a prescription-only medicine used for anxiety disorders, where the benzodiazepine gives quick calming and the SSRI provides longer-term mood and anxiety control.
Storage: Store below 30°C, away from heat and moisture (not in the bathroom), in a tightly closed container out of reach of children.
Uses of Nexito Forte Tablet
- Anxiety disorders.
Benefits of Nexito Forte Tablet
The combination can ease excessive worry, restlessness, irritability and sleep difficulty linked with anxiety. Clonazepam helps calm symptoms early in treatment, while escitalopram builds up its steady effect over the following weeks.
Side effects of Nexito Forte Tablet
Most side effects do not require medical attention and go away as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if they persist.
- Vomiting.
- Nausea.
- Diarrhoea.
- Difficulty reaching orgasm.
- Decreased sex drive.
- Ejaculation problems.
- Dry mouth.
- Headache.
- Dizziness.
- Sleepiness.
- Insomnia.
- Confusion.
- Memory impairment.
- Tiredness.
- Lethargy.
- Constipation.
- Indigestion.
- Abdominal pain.
How to use Nexito Forte Tablet
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribes, with water, at the same time each day. Do not increase the dose or continue longer than advised, because the clonazepam component can cause dependence. Do not stop suddenly; your doctor will lower the dose gradually.
How Nexito Forte Tablet works
Clonazepam strengthens the action of GABA, a brain chemical that calms overactive nerve cells. Escitalopram raises serotonin levels in the brain, which improves mood and reduces anxiety. Together they act on two different systems involved in anxiety.
Substitutes for Nexito Forte Tablet
These medicines have the same composition (Clonazepam (0.5mg) + Escitalopram Oxalate (10mg)) and can generally be used as alternatives. Always confirm with your doctor or our pharmacist before switching.
Safety advice
Alcohol can cause excessive drowsiness and slowed breathing with this medicine, so avoid it completely.
It can cause serious harm to an unborn baby and is considered highly unsafe in pregnancy. Speak to your doctor at once if you are or may become pregnant.
The medicine can pass into breast milk and may harm the baby. It is not recommended while breastfeeding.
It can reduce alertness, blur vision and cause sleepiness or dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery.
Use with care in severe kidney disease, as the dose may need adjusting.
It is not safe in people with liver disease and should generally be avoided.
Quick tips
- This medicine can be habit forming, so use it only as prescribed and for the period your doctor advises.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking it, as the combination can cause severe drowsiness.
- Never stop it abruptly, even if you feel well, as withdrawal symptoms can occur.
- You may feel sleepy suddenly, so avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
- Tell your doctor straight away about worsening mood or thoughts of self-harm.
Fact box
| Chemical class | Benzodiazepine + SSRI |
|---|---|
| Habit forming | Yes |
| Therapeutic class | NEURO CNS |
| Action class | — |
Frequently asked questions
Can I stop Nexito Forte when I feel better?
No. Stopping suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms and a return of anxiety. Your doctor will reduce the dose gradually when the time is right.
Will it make me drowsy?
Yes, it commonly causes sleepiness and can sometimes cause sudden sleep during routine activities, so avoid driving and machinery.
Can I take extra tablets if my anxiety is bad?
No. Higher doses raise the risk of side effects and toxicity. Contact your doctor if your symptoms are not controlled.
Is Nexito Forte habit forming?
Yes, because it contains clonazepam. It should be taken only as prescribed and for the shortest time necessary.