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Elate is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Depression.
The right dosage of Elate depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Elate side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Elate are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Elate's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Elate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Elate can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Elate in conditions like Bipolar Disorder, Heart Disease, Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Elate are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Elate may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Elate is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Elate is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
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Is the use of Elate safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Elate. If you are pregnant, do not take Elate without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Elate safe during breastfeeding?
Elate should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Elate on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Elate on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Elate on the Liver?
Elate can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Elate on the Heart?
Elate is rarely harmful for the heart.
Elate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Elate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Elate habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Elate.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Elate you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Elate only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Elate in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Elate
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Elate together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Elate
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Elate with alcohol.
Yes, Elate can be taken with paracetamol. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with paracetamol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Elate may cause a headache. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is still not known. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
No, Elate does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been associated with the hair loss till now. If you are experiencing any unusual hair loss after using this drug and you are in doubt that Elate is causing this effect then do discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Elate might cause weight fluctuation (weight gain or weight loss). However, the exact cause of weight fluctuation is unknown. If you experience any unusual sudden weight gain or loss after taking this drug, then consult it with your doctor without further delay.
No, Elate is not addictive. Long-term use of this drug does not lead to addiction but sudden discontinuation might cause withdrawal symptoms.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Dosulepin Mylan (dosulepin (dothiepin) hydrochloride)