Amolox 50mg Tablet

Depression

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amolox 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Amolox 50mg Tablet is a tricyclic antidepressant. It increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.

If you miss a dose of Amolox 50mg 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.

You have been prescribed Amolox 50mg Tablet for the treatment of depression.

Drink plenty of fluids as it may cause dehydration and constipation.

Monitor your weight during the treatment as Amolox 50mg Tablet can cause weight gain and increased appetite.

It may cause sleepiness. Don’t drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Amolox 50mg Tablet affects you.

Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes, unusual movements or develop suicidal thoughts.

Q. What is Amolox 50mg Tablet used for?

Amolox 50mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat depression. It restores the balance of certain chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain that are responsible for depression along with anxiety or agitation. This helps to elevate the mood and enhances the behavior by creating a feeling of well being.

Q. What are the side effects of Amolox 50mg Tablet?

The common side effects of Amolox 50mg Tablet are an increased heart rate, orthostatic hypotension (sudden decrease in blood pressure on standing), dryness in mouth, abnormality of voluntary movements, weight gain, difficulty in urination and constipation. Please consult your doctor if any of these side effects worry you. The doctor will suggest ways to manage or prevent them.

Q. I feel better now, can I stop taking Amolox 50mg Tablet?

No, you should not stop taking Amolox 50mg Tablet without discussing it with your doctor even if you feel better. This is because if you stop taking it suddenly, your depression may come back and your symptoms may worsen. Your doctor will decide for how long you need to continue this medicine. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects bother you. If you have completed your course of treatment, your doctor may decrease your dose gradually before taking you off this medicine.

Q. Is there anything I need to be careful about while on therapy with Amolox 50mg Tablet?

Amolox 50mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, especially in the beginning of the treatment. Do not drive or work with tools or machinery if your alertness is affected. It is not advisable to drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it might worsen the drowsiness. Let your doctor know if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys and if you are on any medicines or supplements. This is because medicines may have interactions with each other and cause allergic reactions that can sometimes be serious. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding to prevent any harmful effects on the baby.

Q. Does Amolox 50mg Tablet cause any effect on pregnancy or the newborn?

Do not take Amolox 50mg Tablet during pregnancy unless prescribed by the doctor. If you take this medicine during the last trimester of the pregnancy, the newborn may develop symptoms such as irritability or loud crying, rigidity (stiffness of limbs), irregular body movements, irregular breathing, poor feeding, difficulty in urinating or passing stools.

In Depression

Amolox 50mg Tablet is thought to work 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, help 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.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Constipation

Difficulty in urination

Dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions)

Akathisia (inability to stay still)

Weight gain

Parkinsonism

Abnormality of voluntary movements

Dryness in mouth

Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)

Blurred vision

Increased heart rate

Alcohol:UNSAFE

Amolox 50mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Amolox 50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Amolox 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving:UNSAFE

Amolox 50mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Amolox 50mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Amolox 50mg Tablet is recommended.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Amolox 50mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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