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Nodep Benefits & Uses

Nodep 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

Nodep 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

Nodep Side Effects

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

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Colitis
Akathisia

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Insomnia
Headache
Fatigue
Tremor
Dry Mouth
Flushing
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Drowsiness
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Rash

Nodep Related Warnings

Is the use of Nodep safe for pregnant women?

Nodep may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Nodep, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Nodep safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Nodep on the Kidneys?

Nodep rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Nodep on the Liver?

Nodep may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Nodep on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Nodep on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Nodep with Other Drugs

Nodep 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

Nodep Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nodep 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 Nodep

Is this Nodep habit forming or addictive?

Nodep is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

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

Yes

Nodep Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nodep

It is safe to take Nodep with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Nodep

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

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Nodep

Question about 6 years ago

How does Nodep work?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Nodep 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 almost 6 years ago

Is Nodep a controlled substance?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Nodep 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 Nodep affect one's sex life?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Nodep may affect one's sex life by decreasing one's libido. However, if you experience sex life is affected after medicine then inform your doctor immediately they might change your medication or altered the dose.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Nodep?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Nodep is the brand name for fluoxetine. It belongs to a class of drug known as an antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). It is available in the form of tablet, capsule, syrup, and suspension. Nodep is used for the management of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (recurring disturbing thoughts with a compulsion to repeat some act), panic disorder (sudden bouts of extreme fear), and premenstrual dysphoric syndrome (irritability, mood swings, bloating and breast tenderness before a menstrual cycle. It is also used to treat depression in people who do not respond to other antidepressant medications such as olanzapine. In addition, it is used to treat depression in people who also show symptoms of bipolar disorder (a manic-depressive disorder in which there are bouts of depression, mania, and abnormal mood) with olanzapine.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Nodep make you tired?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, Nodep causes tiredness but this occurs only in a few cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss it with your doctor.