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Andep Information

Andep is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Anxiety, Schizophrenia.

The right dosage of Andep depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Andep are Dizziness, Drowsiness, Tiredness. Normally, these side effects of Andep are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Andep has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Andep's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Andep can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Andep in conditions like Heart Disease, Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Andep contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Andep have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Andep is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Andep Benefits & Uses
Andep Dosage & How to Take
Andep Side Effects
Andep Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Andep with Other Drugs
Andep Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Andep
Andep Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Andep Benefits & Uses

Andep is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Schizophrenia

Andep 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: Anxiety Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Chlordiazepoxide (1 mg), Trifluoperazine (10 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Anxiety Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Chlordiazepoxide (1 mg), Trifluoperazine (10 mg)/Tablet

Andep Related Warnings

Is the use of Andep safe for pregnant women?

Andep should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Andep safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Andep. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Andep on the Kidneys?

Andep has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Andep on the Liver?

Andep may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Andep on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Andep. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Andep with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Andep Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Andep

Is this Andep habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Andep.

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

After taking Andep you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Andep should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Andep has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

Yes

Andep Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Andep

Taking Andep with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Andep

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Andep as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Andep

Question over 5 years ago

Can Andep cause diarrhoea?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Andep may cause diarrhoea but this occurs in a few cases only. However, the exact cause behind diarrhoea is unknown. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, discuss it with your doctor immediately without any further delay.

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Andep?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Take Andep as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Using this drug beyond that period might not be good for you because it can lead to drug dependence.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Andep safe to use?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Andep is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as ataxia (which is lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement), drowsiness, and confusion. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Andep and quetiapine together?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Andep and quetiapine only on your doctor's advice because taking these two drugs together might result in increased side effects such as difficulty concentrating, drowsiness, and dizziness.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Andep cause weight gain?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

No, Andep does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing unusual weight gain after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.