Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | LIFODEP PLUS TABLET may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | LIFODEP PLUS TABLET 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 | LIFODEP PLUS TABLET 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 Lifodep plus to start working. Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause a stomach upset, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance. If your doctor asks you to stop Lifodep plus, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Lifodep plus, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. The addiction/dependence potential of Lifodep plus is very less. You may develop anxiety during initiation of therapy. |
| Common Side Effect | Nausea, Headache, Diarrhoea, 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. LIFODEP PLUS TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. |
| Driving | LIFODEP PLUS TABLET may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | LIFODEP PLUS TABLET should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of LIFODEP PLUS TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | LIFODEP PLUS TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of LIFODEP PLUS TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | LIFODEP PLUS TABLET 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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