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Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Endep 20mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Endep 20mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Endep 20mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Expert Advice | It can take 2-3 weeks for Endep to start working. Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause a stomach upset, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Endep, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. If your doctor asks you to stop Endep, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. The addiction/dependence potential of Endep is very less. You may develop anxiety during initiation of therapy. |
| Common Side Effect | Nausea, Diarrhoea, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Headache, Fatigue. |
| How to Use | 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. Endep 20mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. |
| Driving | Endep 20mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Endep 20mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Endep 20mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | Endep 20mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Endep 20mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Endep 20mg Capsule is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms in depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders. |
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