Dimrid: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Dimrid Benefits & Uses

Dimrid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Panic Attack and Disorder
Stress (Read More - Home Remedies for Stress)
Bipolar Disorder
Mania
PMS
Binge Eating Disorder

Dimrid 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: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: PMS Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given continuously or during the luteal phase only

Dimrid Related Warnings

Is the use of Dimrid safe for pregnant women?

Dimrid may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Dimrid again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Dimrid safe during breastfeeding?

Dimrid may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Dimrid on the Kidneys?

Dimrid has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Dimrid on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Dimrid on the Heart?

Dimrid is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Dimrid with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Amiodarone

Moderate

Codeine

Warfarin

Alprazolam

Dimrid Contraindications

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

Suicidal Tendency
Bipolar Disorder
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Dimrid

Is this Dimrid habit forming or addictive?

Dimrid does not cause addiction.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Dimrid. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

Yes, this Dimrid works for mental disorders.

Yes

Dimrid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dimrid

You can take Dimrid with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Dimrid

Consumption of alcohol and Dimrid together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Dimrid

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Dimrid?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Dimrid is available in the forms tablet, capsule, suspension, and syrup. It should be taken exactly as recommended by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of the drug. It is important to take Dimrid at the same time every day so that you do not forget to take the dose. Dimrid may take 4 to 5 weeks to exert its complete effect and it is thus, important to be patient and keep taking Dimrid.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Dimrid work?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Dimrid is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It selectively inhibits the reuptake of serotonin which increases the concentration of serotonin in the central nervous system (CNS) that helps maintain mental balance. This results in many functional changes and alleviation of depression.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Dimrid a controlled substance?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Dimrid is not a controlled substance. It is a prescription drug belongs to the class of medications called antidepressant. A controlled drug is one whose manufacture, use and possession are regulated by the government, eg narcotics. Narcotics are the natural products like opium and its derivatives, heroin, coca leaf and cannabis, synthetic drugs like pethidine and methadone, codeine, morphine. These are also prescription drugs and must be taken cautiously as these can cause an addiction.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Dimrid be given with modafinil?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Dimrid can be given with modafinil. This is because people suffering from major depression also struggle with residual symptoms like persistent fatigue and excessive sleepiness. Modafinil helps overcome these residual symptoms and also improves the overall mood of a patient. Modafinil also helps people to improve their functionality at work.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Dimrid habit forming?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Dimrid is non-habit forming and non-addictive when taken as prescribed by the doctor. However, since it lessens the depression, a user may feel good about himself and then he might take more doses and take doses more frequently to enhance that feeling of well-being. Gradually, this might lead to dependence. Therefore, it is imperative that one takes Dimrid strictly under the recommendations of a doctor.