Avoid alcohol or use it cautiously with fluoxetine, as it may increase drowsiness. Consult a healthcare provider for guidance.
Pregnant individuals should use medicine cautiously. Consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice on potential risks.
Caution is advised during breastfeeding; consult with a healthcare provider to assess potential risks and benefits.
Limited data indicate minimal kidney effects. Consult a healthcare professional for personalized guidance.
Medicine can mildly affect liver enzymes. Regular monitoring is advised to detect abnormalities.
No caution.
Fluoxetine: Works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood, in the brain.
Schizophrenia (Psychosis): It Is A Mental Illness In Which The Processing Of Brain Information Is Affected. Bipolar Disorder: It Is A Mental Health Condition That Affects Your Moods, Which Can Swing From One Extreme To Another. It Is Also Known As Manic Depression.
Serodep can make you feel tired. Fatigue (extreme tiredness) is a very common side effect of Serodep. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness while taking it as the dose may need to be changed.
No, Serodep is not addictive in nature. No habit-forming potential has been seen with its use. Always follow your doctors advice regarding the duration of its use.
Nausea is a very common side effect of Serodep. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive nausea while taking Serodep.
You should take Serodep only for the duration advised by your doctor. You should not stop the medicine without consulting your doctor.
There have been some reports showing an increased risk of birth defects affecting the heart in babies when the mother took Serodep during the first few months of pregnancy. When taken during the last three months of pregnancy, it may increase the risk of a serious condition in babies, called persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). In this condition, the baby breathes faster and appears bluish. These symptoms usually begin during the first 24 hours after the baby is born. So, it is advisable not to use Serodep during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.
Serodep can be taken with paracetamol. However, when taken together paracetamol can increase the antidepressant effect of Serodep. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines as there could be other effects of using the two medicines together.
Somnolence (sleepiness) is a common side effect of Serodep. However, Serodep can also cause other sleep problems like insomnia (inability to sleep) and abnormal dreams. You must talk to your doctor if you experience sleep problems while taking Serodep.
Serodep can be taken with birth control pills. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Serodep is an antidepressant drug and belongs to the class of selective serotonin re−uptake inhibitors (SSRIs). In adults, this medicine is used to treat major depressive episodes, eating disorder (bulimia nervosa) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). In children and adolescents aged eight years and above, it is used to treat moderate to severe major depressive disorder.
Serodep does not cause weight gain, rather it causes weight loss, which is a common side effect seen with its use. Weight loss is usually proportional to baseline body weight. Please consult your doctor if you experience a change in weight while taking Serodep.
MBA in Pharmaceutical
Content Updated on
Sunday, 11 August, 2024Prescription Required
Simplify your healthcare journey with Indian Government's ABHA card. Get your card today!
Create ABHA