Introduction
Expert Advice
- Take this meal immediately after meals.
- Contact prescriber immediately if there is a headache, muscle cramps, constant dizziness, change in gait, eye pain, chest pain, palpitations, abnormal thoughts, change in behavior, or worsening of the condition.
- Avoid alcohol and caffeine during therapy.
- Take a sufficient amount of fluids to stay hydrated.
Primary Uses
Indications
This medicine is used to treat depression (mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest) with or without anxiety (state of uneasiness). It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level.
Side Effects
Patients using this medicine may experience nausea, drowsiness (excessively sleepy), dizziness (lightheadedness), postural hypotension (change in body position causing low BP), priapism (prolonged erection of penis), hyponatremia (low blood sodium), hepatic (liver) dysfunction, weight loss, nasal congestion, arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat), flu, and skin reactions.
Warnings
Pregnancy
No definite data regarding pregnancy or lactating females is available, therefore; be cautious. Consult your doctor for further advice.
Lactation
The effect of this medicine is undetermined in pregnant or nursing females. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Precautions
Before using this medicine, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: epilepsy (abnormal electrical activity in brain), severe hepatic (liver), renal (kidney) and cardiovascular (heart) disease, hyperthyroidism (increased thyroid levels in body), narrow-angle glaucoma (high pressure in eye), and psychosis (loss of contact with reality). Patients using this medicine should be monitored for suicidal tendencies.
Contraindications
This medicine is contraindicated in patients with acute Myocardial infarction (heart attack).
FAQS
How does this medicine work?
This medicine is an antidepressant that belongs to a group of drugs called serotonin receptor antagonists and reuptake inhibitors (SARIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in brain
Will this medicine make me sleepy?
It has been found to have mild sedating effects, it also helps patients with sleeping disorders.
Can children use this medicine?
This medicine is not approved for use in children, do not give it to anyone younger than 18 years old without the advice of doctor.
How to relieve dry mouth caused by this medicine?
To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute.
How long will it take to treat my symptoms?
It may take 2 to 4 weeks before you notice the full effects of this medication. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
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