Amineptine Benefits & Uses

Amineptine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Depression

Amineptine 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: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may increase up to 200 mg, OD depends on severity of disease

Amineptine Side Effects

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

Common

Orthostatic Hypotension (Sudden Lowering of Blood Pressure on Standing)
Tachycardia
Confusion

Unknown

Sleepiness
Increased Heart Rate
Weight gain
Blurred vision
Dry Mouth
Difficulty urinating
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Arrhythimia

Amineptine Related Warnings

Is the use of Amineptine safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Amineptine will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Amineptine safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Amineptine for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Amineptine on the Kidneys?

Amineptine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Amineptine on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Amineptine on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Amineptine on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Amineptine with Other Drugs

Amineptine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Amineptine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amineptine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Mania
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Amineptine

Is this Amineptine habit forming or addictive?

Amineptine is not addictive in nature.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Amineptine as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Amineptine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

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

Yes

Amineptine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amineptine

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Amineptine with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Amineptine

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Amineptine.

Unknown