Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR
Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR is a prescription medicine used to treat depression. It is a combination medicine that works by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain that improve mood. It also calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells.
Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR can be taken with or without food. It is advised to take it at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor, as it has habit-forming potential. Try to never skip any doses, but if you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly, as it may result in withdrawal symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, confusion, memory impairment, low sexual desire, and delayed ejaculation. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or depression, as this medicine may cause suicidal thoughts.
Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking, as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
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. Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side Effects:
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 youβre worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Clonaprix
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Confusion
Memory impairment
Uncoordinated body movements
Drowsiness
Fatiguedness
Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm)
Low sexual desire
Delayed ejaculation
Sleepiness
Dryness in mouth
Constipation
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Perceivek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Employ of Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR can cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Are there any important warnings associated with the use of Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR?
Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR may increase suicidal thoughts or actions in some patients in the first few months of the treatment. Tolerants with mood or behavioral disorders have a high risk of suicidal thoughts and actions. You should pay close attention and report to your doctor any changes in behavior or mood. Make sure that you visit the doctor for the follow-up appointments as scheduled.
Can I stop taking Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR when my symptoms are relieved?
No, you should continue taking Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR even if you feel well. If you stop Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR suddenly, serious withdrawal symptoms may occur. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.
How to manage weight gain associated with the use of Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR?
Some reports suggest that the use of Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR can cause weight gain. If you keep good eating habits and exercise regularly, you might not gain any weight. It is important to remember that it is easier to stop weight gain than to lose weight.
Can the use of Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR cause sleepiness?
Affirmative, Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR can make you feel sleepy. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights, or participating in potentially dangerous activities until you know how this medicine affects you.
Can the use of Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR affect my sex life?
The use of Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR can affect the sexual life of both men and women. Divergent sexual problems can occur due to Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR, like decreased sexual desire, erectile dysfunction (inability to develop or maintain an erection during sexual activity), and inability to reach orgasm. It can also cause a decrease in satisfaction and discomfort during intercourse. If you experience these problems, discuss them with your doctor.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR?
No, do not drink alcohol while taking Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR. Drinking alcohol can increase the severity of drowsiness or sleepiness caused by Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR.
How long does Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR take to work?
Everybody responds differently to treatment. In general, it can take several weeks to feel the full benefits of Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR, although some people may start to feel better sooner. When taking Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR, it is important to give it time to work.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Clonaprix-DS Tablet CR?
Retain this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, and other people.
Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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