Amineptine Benefits & Uses

Amineptine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)

Amineptine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may increase up to 200 mg, OD depends on severity of disease

Amineptine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amineptine is used -

Common

Orthostatic Hypotension (Sudden Lowering of Blood Pressure on Standing)
Tachycardia
Confusion

Unknown

Sleepiness
Increased Heart Rate
Weight gain
Blurred vision
Dry Mouth
Difficulty urinating
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Arrhythimia

Amineptine Related Warnings

Is the use of Amineptine safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Amineptine for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Amineptine safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amineptine for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Amineptine on the Kidneys?

Amineptine rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Amineptine on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Amineptine on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Amineptine on the Heart?

Amineptine has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Amineptine with Other Drugs

Amineptine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Amineptine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amineptine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Mania
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Amineptine

Is this Amineptine habit forming or addictive?

Amineptine is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Amineptine can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Amineptine only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, Amineptine is useful in treating mental disorders.

Yes

Amineptine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amineptine

There is no information on the effects of taking Amineptine with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Amineptine

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Amineptine with alcohol.

Unknown