• Alp FTD 0.5mg/20mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of depression
• This combination medicine calms the brain by decreasing abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells
• It also works by increasing some chemical messenger in the brain that improves mood
• Alp FTD 0.5mg/20mg Tablet is taken with or without food
• However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body
• Take Alp FTD 0.5mg/20mg Tablet in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has habit-forming potential
• If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember
• Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
• It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as this may cause nausea, anxiety, dysphoria, and agitation.
• Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, and low sexual desire
• It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness
• So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you
• It may cause weight gain or weight loss depending upon person to person
• To prevent weight gain, you can eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food and exercise regularly
• However, weight loss can be managed by increasing food portions and consulting a dietitian
• It is important 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.

Uses of Alp FTD 0.5mg/20mg Tablet

• In Depression Alp FTD 0.5mg/20mg Tablet helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior
• This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better and increases your energy levels
• Alp FTD 0.5mg/20mg Tablet also prevents extreme changes in mood and helps you feel less agitated
• You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood
• It can take several weeks for this medicine to work and you may still feel low during this time
• It is likely that you will Take Alp FTD 0.5mg/20mg Tablet for at least six months but possibly much longer
• It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively
• Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Alp FTD 0.5mg/20mg 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.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Alp FTD 0.5mg/20mg Tablet

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Confusion
• Memory impairment
• Uncoordinated body movements
• Drowsiness
• Tiredness
• Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm)
• Delayed ejaculation
• Low sexual desire