In Treatment of Panic disorder Alipram 10 Tablet can help relieve symptoms of many panic disorders including panic attacks. It can help you feel calmer and improve your ability to deal with problems. Do not stop taking it, even when you feel better unless your doctor advises you to.
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. Alipram 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food.
- Alcohol : CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Alipram 10 Tablet. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Alipram 10 Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing. | - Breast feeding : CAUTION
Alipram 10 Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body. | - Driving : UNSAFE
Alipram 10 Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION
Alipram 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. | - Liver : CAUTION
Alipram 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
If you miss a dose of Alipram 10 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
How long does it take for Alipram 10 Tablet to work?::: Usually, it will take about 2-4 weeks before you start feeling better, however, full benefits may take a little longer. Therefore, do not stop taking Alipram 10 Tablet without consulting your doctor. Talk to your doctor if taking the medicine does not make you feel better or you feel worse even after taking the medicine.| What is Alipram 10 Tablet used for?::: Alipram 10 Tablet is used to treat depression and anxiety disorders such as social phobia, anxiety disorder, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.| Is Alipram 10 Tablet dangerous?::: The use of Alipram 10 Tablet in children, adolescents, and young adults may increase their risk of experiencing suicidal tendencies. You should always discuss the risks and benefits of taking Alipram 10 Tablet with your doctor before taking it. Remember that children younger than 12 years of age should not be given Alipram 10 Tablet.| Is Alipram 10 Tablet better taken at night or in the morning?::: It is usually recommended to take Alipram 10 Tablet once a day in the morning since it can keep you awake if taken late at night. You can take it with or without food. You should prefer to take it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it.| Can I stop taking Alipram 10 Tablet on my own?::: Alipram 10 Tablet should not be stopped abruptly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Though the withdrawal symptoms are usually mild and disappear within 2 weeks, it is not recommended to stop it without consulting your doctor. You should rather consult your doctor who will reduce the dose gradually.| What are the withdrawal symptoms one may experience?::: The withdrawal symptoms include dizziness, sleep disturbances like vivid dreams, nightmares and inability to sleep, anxiety, and headaches. You may also get burning sensations and electric shock sensations. Withdrawal symptoms may also include nausea, sweating including night sweats, restlessness or agitation, tremors, confusion, irritability, diarrhea, visual disturbances, and palpitations.| What if I accidentally take more than the recommended dose of Alipram 10 Tablet?::: If you accidentally take more than the recommended dose of Alipram 10 Tablet, seek immediate medical attention in a nearby hospital or call your doctor immediately. The symptoms of overdose dizziness, tremor, agitation, convulsion, coma, nausea, and vomiting. You may also experience changes in heart rhythm, decreased blood pressure, and change in body fluid/salt balance.
Alipram 10 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 of depression and also relieves symptoms of anxiety.
-Thioridazine (Oral Route): Life-threatening
Do not consume Thioridazine with Escitalopram Oxalate. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
| -Amiodarone (Oral Route): Life-threatening
Do not consume Amiodarone with Escitalopram Oxalate. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
| -Moclobemide (Oral Route): Life-threatening
Do not consume Moclobemide with Escitalopram Oxalate. If Moclobemide is essential, ensure a gap of at least 1 week after discontinuing Escitalopram Oxalate. Please consult your doctor. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal.
| -Aripiprazole (Oral Route): Life-threatening
Do not consume Aripiprazole with Escitalopram Oxalate. Both Aripiprazole and Escitalopram Oxalate can affect heart rhythm and if taken together this may be fatal.
| -Apomorphine (Sublingual route): Life-threatening
Do not consume Escitalopram Oxalate with Apomorphine. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.