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Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet


Product introduction

Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet is a medicine prescribed to treat depression in adults. It belongs to a group of antidepressants known as serotonin modulator and stimulator (SMS). This medication helps to improve mood and energy levels, and reduce sadness and feelings of worthlessness in people with depression.

Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. It may be increased gradually. If you have trouble sleeping it may be best to take this medicine in the morning. It may take a few weeks before you start to feel better. Do not change the dose or stop taking it without talking to your doctor, even if you feel well. Your condition may get worse or you may suffer unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Let your doctor know if you do not see any improvement after four weeks.

Some common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, nausea, and constipation. Keep taking the medicine but talk to a doctor if these side effects bother you. There may be ways of preventing or reducing them. You should avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, diabetes, liver or kidney disease, heart problems, glaucoma, drug addiction or bipolar disorder. These may affect your treatment. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines may affect the way it works, especially other antidepressants and medicines called MAO inhibitors. Please tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe.

Uses of Trivoxetin Tablet

Benefits of Trivoxetin Tablet

In Depression

Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet works by increasing the level of a chemical called serotonin in the brain. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, and helps you sleep better. It has fewer side effects than older antidepressants. It usually takes 4-6 weeks for this medicine to work so you need to keep taking it even if you feel it is not working. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel better unless your doctor advises you to.

Side effects of Trivoxetin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Trivoxetin

  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

How to use Trivoxetin 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. Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Trivoxetin 5mg 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
You should exercise caution when driving or operating hazardous machinery especially on starting treatment with Vortioxetine or on changing the dose.
Kidney
CAUTION
Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet helps treat depression in adults.
  • It can be taken with or without food. However, take with food and/or at night to reduce nausea, diarrhea, or gas.
  • Take it at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in your body.
  • It may take 8-12 weeks to see full effects. Keep taking it as prescribed. Your treatment may be continued for at least 6 months after the resolution of symptoms.
  • Your doctor may alter your dose based on your response to the medicine. Do not stop taking the medicine, even if you feel well.
  • Talk to your doctor if you experience sudden mood changes or unusual thoughts.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Piperazine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Serotonin modulator and stimulator

Patient concerns

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DEPRESSION SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.
Depression,anexity,body. Laziness Depression anxiety,f ear,body laziness
Dr. Ankur Kumar Tanwar
Ayurveda
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FAQs

What class of drug is Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet?

Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as serotonin modulator and simulator (SMS). It is used to treat depression. This medicine helps by acting on multiple brain chemicals including serotonin, noradrenaline, dopamine, histamine, and acetylcholine which are thought to be involved in controlling mood and related mental processes.

What are the side effects of Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet?

The most common side effects of Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet are nausea, vomiting and constipation. However, these usually resolve and are not bothersome, but if these side effects do not subside and worry you, you must consult your doctor as he/she may suggest ways to prevent or treat them.

How long does it take for Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet to work?

Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet usually takes around 1-2 weeks to show improvement in the symptoms. Your sleep, appetite and energy levels are among the first physical symptoms to get better and hence signify that the medicine has started having its impact on you. However, remarkable benefits, such as those in your depression, may be seen after about 6-8 weeks of treatment.

Will Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet does not cause significant weight changes according to research reports. However, one study showed only 0.67 kgs of mean weight gain in some individuals who had been treated with Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet for a long term.

What if I stop taking Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet?

You should never stop taking Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet without discussing it with your doctor. If you stop taking Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet abruptly, you may have withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, nightmares, headache, and/or paresthesias (prickling, tingling sensation on the skin). Continue taking Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet for the duration as prescribed by your doctor to get maximum benefit. If you are not able to tolerate a dose or if you have completed your course of treatment, your doctor will reduce your dose gradually before taking you off this medicine completely.

Should Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet be taken in the morning or at night?

Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet can be taken once a day either in the morning or at night. However, it is usually recommended to take Trivoxetin 5mg Tablet once a day in the morning since it can make you feel restless or keep you awake if taken late at night. You can take it with or without food. You should prefer taking it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it.

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References

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