Introduction to Minidep 40mg Tablet

Minidep 40mg Tablet should be taken with food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, insomnia (difficulty sleeping) and diarrhea. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus. Moreover, most of the side effects are immediate and often go away with time. Please consult your doctor if these bother you or do not go away.

Before taking Minidep 40mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, or liver problems or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.

Safety Advice for Minidep 40mg Tablet

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Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Minidep 40mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Minidep 40mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Minidep 40mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Minidep 40mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Minidep 40mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Minidep 40mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Minidep 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Minidep 40mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Limited information is available for use of Minidep 40mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

How Minidep 40mg Tablet works

Minidep 40mg Tablet works in depression by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is one of the chemical messengers in the brain that helps in regulating mood.

How To Use Minidep 40mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Minidep 40mg Tablet is to be taken with food.