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Zedep is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. Secondary and off-label uses of Zedep have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Zedep is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zedep as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Zedep normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Zedep's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Zedep related warnings talks about Zedep's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Zedep contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Zedep with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Zedep, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Zedep is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult(Female) |
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Is the use of Zedep safe for pregnant women?
Zedep can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Zedep right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Zedep safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Zedep. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Zedep on the Kidneys?
Zedep rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zedep on the Liver?
Zedep has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Zedep on the Heart?
Zedep has very mild side effects on the heart.
Zedep 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 Zedep unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zedep habit forming or addictive?
Zedep does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Zedep can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Zedep should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Zedep is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zedep
You can take Zedep with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zedep
Taking Zedep with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Zedep 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.
Yes, Zedep 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.
Yes, Zedep may cause distorted or negative thinking. One may develop feelings of self-harm. However, one can conquer such thought processes easily by concentrating on positive things in life, taking one day at a time and living each moment, practicing empathy and gratitude, finding meaning in helping others, learning new life skills, practicing yoga and meditation to achieve a sense of calm and so on.
Zedep is the brand name for fluoxetine. It belongs to a class of drug known as an antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). It is available in the form of tablet, capsule, syrup, and suspension. Zedep is used for the management of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (recurring disturbing thoughts with a compulsion to repeat some act), panic disorder (sudden bouts of extreme fear), and premenstrual dysphoric syndrome (irritability, mood swings, bloating and breast tenderness before a menstrual cycle. It is also used to treat depression in people who do not respond to other antidepressant medications such as olanzapine. In addition, it is used to treat depression in people who also show symptoms of bipolar disorder (a manic-depressive disorder in which there are bouts of depression, mania, and abnormal mood) with olanzapine.
No, Zedep is non-habit forming and non-addictive when taken as prescribed by the doctor. However, since it lessens the depression, a user may feel good about himself and then he might take more doses and take doses more frequently to enhance that feeling of well-being. Gradually, this might lead to dependence. Therefore, it is imperative that one takes Zedep strictly under the recommendations of a doctor.
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