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Amichlor is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Depression, Anxiety.
The correct dosage of Amichlor depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Amichlor also has some side effects, the most common being Drowsiness, Dizziness, Bloating or fullness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Amichlor as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amichlor are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Amichlor's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Amichlor has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amichlor related warnings section.
Amichlor is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Suicidal Tendency as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Amichlor have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Amichlor may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Amichlor, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Amichlor 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amichlor is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Amichlor safe for pregnant women?
Amichlor can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Amichlor, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Amichlor safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Amichlor. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Amichlor on the Kidneys?
Amichlor rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amichlor on the Liver?
Amichlor may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Amichlor on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Amichlor on the heart have been reported.
Amichlor should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amichlor unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amichlor habit forming or addictive?
Amichlor can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Amichlor, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Amichlor can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Amichlor only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Amichlor has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amichlor
Taking Amichlor with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amichlor
Taking Amichlor with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Amichlor can cause dry mouth. It is a common side effect of it. If you experience excess dry mouth after taking this drug, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Amichlor is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for people if taken without doctor's advice.
Amichlor works by increasing the levels of a chemical messenger that is called serotonin in the brain which helps in regulating the mood and treating depression. It also stops the movement of the pain signal from the nerve to the brain. Hence, in this way, it treats depression and relieves neuropathic pain.
Yes, Amichlor is safe to use, if taken in prescribed quantity and duration as directed by the doctor. However, there are known side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, trouble urinating, constipation, and impotence. If you are experiencing any of the above do inform your doctor.
Yes, Amichlor can cause erectile dysfunction. If you experience erectile dysfunction after taking it, do not stop the drug without consulting your doctor. Discuss with your doctor, he/she will provide you solutions or prescribe alternative medicines.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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