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Stalopam Plus Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Anxiety, Mental Illness.
The optimal dosage of Stalopam Plus Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Stalopam Plus Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Stalopam Plus Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Stalopam Plus Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Stalopam Plus Tablet related warnings talks about Stalopam Plus Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Stalopam Plus Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Stalopam Plus Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Stalopam Plus Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Stalopam Plus Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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.
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Is the use of Stalopam Plus Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Stalopam Plus Tablet may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Stalopam Plus Tablet, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Stalopam Plus Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Stalopam Plus Tablet can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Stalopam Plus Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Stalopam Plus Tablet on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Stalopam Plus Tablet on the Liver?
Stalopam Plus Tablet can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Stalopam Plus Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Stalopam Plus Tablet rarely affect the heart.
Stalopam Plus Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Stalopam Plus Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Stalopam Plus Tablet habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Stalopam Plus Tablet. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Stalopam Plus Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Stalopam Plus Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Stalopam Plus Tablet can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Stalopam Plus Tablet
There is no information on the effects of taking Stalopam Plus Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Stalopam Plus Tablet
Taking alcohol with Stalopam Plus Tablet can be dangerous.
Stalopam Plus Tablet comes in form of a tablet and it should be taken by mouth once daily or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with chronic pulmonary insufficiency, personality disorders, muscle weakness, impaired liver or kidney function. Do not drive any vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine as it can cause drowsiness or sedation.
Yes, Stalopam Plus Tablet is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, some side effects are observed at regular doses these are drowsiness, dizziness, problems with coordination, and difficulty thinking. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Yes, use of Stalopam Plus Tablet for short-term can help in providing relief from anxiety through relaxing the muscles of the body and suppressing abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain.
Yes, Stalopam Plus Tablet causes withdrawal symptoms when the drug is discontinued. These withdrawal symptoms can include new or worsening seizures, hallucinating (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist), changes in behavior, sweating, uncontrollable shaking of a part of your body, stomach or muscle cramps, anxiety, or difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
Take Stalopam Plus Tablet as advised by your doctor. Do not take it longer than prescribed. Initially, doctor prescribes this drug for a shorter duration and recommends his/her patient to follow- up/ re-visit to check for results. Taking this medicine longer than prescribed can lead to addiction because this is a habit-forming drug which can lead to drug dependency in patients.
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Klonopin (clonazepam)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 418
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 330-332
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lexapro® (escitalopram oxalate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 461
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