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Depextine Benefits & Uses

Depextine 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

Depextine 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

Depextine Related Warnings

Is the use of Depextine safe for pregnant women?

Depextine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Depextine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Depextine safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Depextine may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Depextine should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Depextine on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Depextine on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Depextine on the Liver?

Side effects of Depextine rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Depextine on the Heart?

Depextine has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Depextine with Other Drugs

Depextine 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

Depextine Contraindications

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

Is this Depextine habit forming or addictive?

Depextine is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Depextine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Depextine can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Depextine should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Yes, in many cases, taking Depextine can help with mental disorders.

Yes

Depextine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Depextine

It is safe to take Depextine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Depextine

Taking alcohol with Depextine can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Depextine

Question about 5 years ago

Is Depextine used for the treatment of anxiety?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Depextine is used for the treatment of anxiety by decreasing the activity in the brain this causes calming of the brain which provides relief to the patient from anxiety.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Depextine associated with weight loss?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Depextine can cause weight loss. It is a common side effect of this drug. Few people may experience this effect after consuming this drug. People should monitor their weight, eat healthily and include at least 30 mins of exercising in a day. In spite of all efforts if you experience weight loss then discuss with your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Depextine make you tired?

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

Yes, Depextine 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Depextine be given with modafinil?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Depextine can be given with modafinil. This is because people suffering from major depression also struggle with residual symptoms like persistent fatigue and excessive sleepiness. Modafinil helps overcome these residual symptoms and also improves the overall mood of a patient. Modafinil also helps people to improve their functionality at work.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Depextine a controlled substance?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Depextine 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.