Aldep H 12.5mg/5mg Tablet

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Aldep H 12.5mg/5mg Tablet, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Aldep H 12.5mg/5mg Tablet as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

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Salt Combination: Amitriptyline (12.5mg) + Chlordiazepoxide (5mg)
Brand: Alteus Biogenics Pvt Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Depression

Description

Aldep H 12.5mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines
It is used in the treatment of depression associated with anxiety
It helps in regulating mood and to reduce anxiety
Aldep H 12.5mg/5mg Tablet is taken with or without food
However, it is advised to take it at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood
In case you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember
Never skip any dose and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may worsen your symptoms
Taking this medicine for a long time may require regular monitoring of blood and liver functions.
Some common side effects of this medicine include constipation, difficulty in urination, weight gain, confusion, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
This medicine may cause weight loss
In case of losing weight, consult a dietitian for dietary supplements or try to increase your food portion
Most of the common side effects tend to be mild
Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing side effects if they bother you or do not go away
Serious side effects are rare
Remember to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood as it may lead to suicidal thoughts.
Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver disease
Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Aldep H 12.5mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aldep H 12.5mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Aldep H 12.5mg/5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Aldep H 12.5mg/5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Aldep H 12.5mg/5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^As Aldep H 12.5mg/5mg Tablet may make you feel drowsy or affect your concentration and this may affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Aldep H 12.5mg/5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Aldep H 12.5mg/5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aldep H 12.5mg/5mg Tablet.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	NEURO CNS
Habit Forming:	Yes
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses

Uses of Aldep H 12.5mg/5mg Tablet

In Treatment of Depression Aldep H 12.5mg/5mg Tablet works by affecting the balance of certain chemicals (such as serotonin) in the brain
It helps improve mood and feelings of wellbeing, relieve anxiety and tension, helps you sleep better, and increase your energy level
It is an effective antidepressant but may cause drowsiness
You need to take it regularly as it is prescribed for it to be most effective and should not stop taking it suddenly.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Aldep H 12.5mg/5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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