Szetalo 10 Tablet is an antidepressant used to treat depression and anxiety disorders. It works by increasing serotonin levels in the brain, which helps improve mood, relieve feelings of sadness and worry, promote relaxation, and enhance overall emotional well-being.
Szetalo 10 Tablet helps recover from depression by improving mood and relieving anxiety and tension. It can be taken with or without food. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor based on the amount needed to control your symptoms. Your doctor may start you on a lower dose and increase it gradually. Do not change the dose or stop taking it without talking to your doctor, even if you feel well. Doing so may make your condition worse, or you may suffer from unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, restlessness, palpitations, dizziness, and sleep disturbances.
To get the most benefit, take this medicine regularly at the same time each day. Your doctor may advise you to take it in the morning if you have trouble sleeping. It may take a few weeks before you start feeling better. Let your doctor know if you do not see any improvement even after 4 weeks.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, fatigue, increased sweating, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), decreased sexual drive, delayed ejaculation, and women may experience difficulties achieving orgasm. Some people may experience sleepiness after taking this medicine. Let your doctor know straight away if you develop any sudden worsening of mood or any thoughts about harming yourself.
Earlier taking Szetalo 10 Tablet, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy (seizure disorder or fits), diabetes, liver or kidney disease, any heart problems, or are currently taking medicines for depression known as MAO inhibitors. These may affect your treatment. Please tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe.
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. Szetalo 10 Tablet 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 you’re worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Szetalo
Decreased libido
Diarrhea
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Chubbyigue
Ejaculation disorder
Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm)
Increased sweating
Sleepiness
Nausea
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Szetalo 10 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Szetalo 10 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
Szetalo 10 Tablet 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
Szetalo 10 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Szetalo 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Szetalo 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Szetalo 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Szetalo 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
How long does it take for Szetalo 10 Tablet to work?
Usually, it will take about 2-4 weeks before you start feeling better, however, full benefits may take a little longer. Therefore, do not stop taking Szetalo 10 Tablet without consulting your doctor. Communicate to your doctor if taking the medicine does not make you feel better or you feel worse even after taking the medicine.
What is Szetalo 10 Tablet used for?
Szetalo 10 Tablet is used to treat depression and anxiety disorders such as social phobia, anxiety disorder, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Is Szetalo 10 Tablet dangerous?
The use of Szetalo 10 Tablet in children, adolescents, and young adults may increase their risk of experiencing suicidal tendencies. You should always discuss the risks and benefits of taking Szetalo 10 Tablet with your doctor before taking it. Remember that children younger than 12 years of age should not be given Szetalo 10 Tablet.
Is Szetalo 10 Tablet better taken at night or in the morning?
It is usually recommended to take Szetalo 10 Tablet once a day in the morning since it can keep you awake if taken late at night. You can take it with or without food. You should prefer to take it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it.
Can I stop taking Szetalo 10 Tablet on my own?
Szetalo 10 Tablet should not be stopped abruptly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Though the withdrawal symptoms are usually mild and disappear within 2 weeks, it is not recommended to stop it without consulting your doctor. You should rather consult your doctor who will reduce the dose gradually.
What are the withdrawal symptoms one may experience?
The withdrawal symptoms include dizziness, sleep disturbances like vivid dreams, nightmares and inability to sleep, anxiety, and headaches. You may also get burning sensations and electric shock sensations. Withdrawal symptoms may also include nausea, sweating including night sweats, restlessness or agitation, tremors, confusion, irritability, diarrhea, visual disturbances, and palpitations.
What if I accidentally take more than the recommended dose of Szetalo 10 Tablet?
If you accidentally take more than the recommended dose of Szetalo 10 Tablet, seek immediate medical attention in a nearby hospital or call your doctor immediately. The symptoms of overdose dizziness, tremor, agitation, convulsion, coma, nausea, and vomiting. You may also experience changes in heart rhythm, decreased blood pressure, and change in body fluid/salt balance.
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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