Sycodep 2 /25 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Sycodep Benefits & Uses

Sycodep is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Depression

Sycodep 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

Sycodep Related Warnings

Is the use of Sycodep safe for pregnant women?

Sycodep can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Sycodep right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Sycodep safe during breastfeeding?

Sycodep may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Sycodep on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Sycodep. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Sycodep on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Sycodep. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Sycodep on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Sycodep on heart. So it is not known whether taking Sycodep will cause side effects on heart or not.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Sycodep with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Alfentanil

Fluvoxamine

Flumazenil

Fentanyl

Ethanol

Ethanol Liquid

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Moderate

Isoniazid

Ketoconazole

Disulfiram

Fluoxetine

Caffeine

Cetirizine

Haloperidol

Esomeprazole

Erythromycin

Dicyclomine

Digoxin

Phenylephrine

Codeine

Doxylamine

Guaifenesin

Sycodep Contraindications

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

Constipation
Confusion
Blurred Vision
Memory Loss
Fatigue

Frequently asked Questions about Sycodep

Is this Sycodep habit forming or addictive?

Yes, you can get addicted to Sycodep. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Sycodep only on doctor's advice.

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

Yes, Sycodep is useful in treating mental disorders.

Yes

Sycodep Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sycodep

Taking Sycodep with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Sycodep

Taking alcohol with Sycodep can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Sycodep

Question over 5 years ago

What is Sycodep?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Sycodep is a brand name of diazepam. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs known as benzodiazepine (Hypnotics & Sedatives). It is used to provide relief to the patient from anxiety, insomnia associated with anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures. It is also used to treat irritable bowel syndrome, panic attacks, a sedative for minor surgery and to control agitation caused by alcohol withdrawal.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Sycodep work?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Sycodep works by suppressing abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain through the increase in activity of a chemical messenger known as GABA. This calms the brain and provides relief to the patient.

Question about 5 years ago

When to take Sycodep?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Ideally Sycodep can be taken with food or without food post evening because its absorption is not affected by food. However, you are recommended to take it as per a doctor's instructions.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Sycodep cause depression?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Sycodep causes depression of the central nervous system and calms the brain.

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Sycodep?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Take Sycodep as advised by your doctor. Do not take it longer than prescribed. Initially, a doctor prescribes this drug for a shorter duration and recommends his/her patient to follow- up/ re-visit to check for results. Taking this medicine longer than prescribed can lead to addiction because this is a habit-forming drug which can lead to drug dependency in patients.