Flutop-LA Tablet DR
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Flutop-LA Tablet DR is a type of antidepressant belonging to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) group of medicines. It is widely prescribed to treat depression and other mental health conditions like panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Flutop-LA Tablet DR helps many people to recover from depression by improving their mood and relieving anxiety and tension. It is also used to treat bulimia nervosa (an eating disorder), where it reduces binge-eating and purging (vomiting).
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. 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 (anxiety, restlessness, palpitations, dizziness, sleep disturbances, etc).
To get the most benefit, take this medicine regularly at the same time each day. 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 Flutop-LA Tablet DR include nausea, indigestion, dry mouth, fatigue, loss of appetite, increased sweating, sinusitis, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), yawning, and abnormal dreams. Sexual side effects like decreased sexual drive delayed ejaculation, and erectile dysfunction may also be seen. Let your doctor know straight away if you develop any sudden worsening of mood or any thoughts about harming yourself.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy (seizure disorder or fits), diabetes, liver or kidney disease, heart problems, or glaucoma. 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 Flutop Tablet DR
- Depression
- Anxiety disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Phobia
- Post traumatic stress disorder
- Treatment of Panic disorder
Benefits of Flutop Tablet DR
In Treatment of Panic disorder
Flutop-LA Tablet DR can help relieve symptoms of many panic disorders including panic attacks. It can help you feel calmer and improve your ability to deal with problems. Do not stop taking it, even when you feel better, unless your doctor advises you to.
Side effects of Flutop Tablet DR
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 Flutop
- Palpitations
- Prolonged QT interval
- Nervousness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Anxiety
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Weakness
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Decreased libido
- Blurred vision
How to use Flutop Tablet DR
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. Flutop-LA Tablet DR may be taken with or without food.
How Flutop Tablet DR works
Flutop-LA Tablet DR is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and also relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Flutop-LA Tablet DR may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Flutop-LA Tablet DR during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Flutop-LA Tablet DR may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Flutop-LA Tablet DR may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Flutop-LA Tablet DR in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Flutop-LA Tablet DR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Flutop Tablet DR?
If you miss a dose of Flutop-LA Tablet DR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Take Flutop-LA Tablet DR in the morning since it can keep you awake if taken late at night.
- It may cause anxiety and agitation when you first start taking it.
- It may cause weight loss and decreased appetite.
- Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Flutop-LA Tablet DR affects you.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Inform your doctor if you experience difficulty having an orgasm or have decreased sex drive.
- The addiction/dependence potential of Flutop-LA Tablet DR is very less.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly without doctor consultation as that may lead to agitation, anxiety, and dysphoria.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Trifluoromethylbenzenes Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Selective Seretonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Flutop with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Selegiline with Fluoxetine. If Selegiline is essential, ensure a gap of at least 5 weeks after discontinuing Fluoxetine. Please consult your doctor.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of serotonin syndrome such as tremors, fever, diarrhea or agitation and consult your doctor if you experience them. Your doct
Avoid concurrent use unless your doctor considers it safe.
Concurrent use may cause fatal rise in blood serotonin levels.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal.
Do not consume Moclobemide with Fluoxetine. If Moclobemide is essential, ensure a gap of at least 5 weeks after discontin
Do not consume Rasagiline with Fluoxetine. If Rasagiline is essential, ensure a gap of at least 5 weeks after discontinuing Fluoxetine. Please consult your doctor.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Flutop-LA Tablet DR
Once A Week
50%
Once A Day
37%
Twice A Week
10%
Alternate Day
3%
What are you using Flutop Tablet DR for?
Obsessive-com*
60%
Depression
20%
Anxiety disor*
20%
*Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Anxiety disorder
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
89%
Average
11%
What were the side-effects while using Flutop-LA Tablet DR?
Panic attacks
33%
Sleep disturb*
33%
No Side Effec*
33%
*Sleep disturbance, No Side Effect
How do you take Flutop Tablet DR?
With food
100%
Please rate Flutop-LA Tablet DR on price
Average
100%
FAQs
What is Flutop-LA Tablet DR? What is it used for?
Flutop-LA Tablet DR 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.
Does Flutop-LA Tablet DR cause sleepiness?
Somnolence (sleepiness) is a common side effect of Flutop-LA Tablet DR. However, Flutop-LA Tablet DR 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 Flutop-LA Tablet DR.
Does Flutop-LA Tablet DR cause weight gain?
Flutop-LA Tablet DR 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 Flutop-LA Tablet DR.
Does Flutop-LA Tablet DR make you tired?
Flutop-LA Tablet DR can make you feel tired. Fatigue (extreme tiredness) is a very common side effect of Flutop-LA Tablet DR. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness while taking it as the dose may need to be changed.
Does Flutop-LA Tablet DR cause nausea?
Nausea is a very common side effect of Flutop-LA Tablet DR. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive nausea while taking Flutop-LA Tablet DR.
How long can I take Flutop-LA Tablet DR for?
You should take Flutop-LA Tablet DR only for the duration advised by your doctor. You should not stop the medicine without consulting your doctor.
Can I take Flutop-LA Tablet DR with paracetamol?
Flutop-LA Tablet DR can be taken with paracetamol. However, when taken together paracetamol can increase the antidepressant effect of Flutop-LA Tablet DR. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines as there could be other effects of using the two medicines together.
Can I take Flutop-LA Tablet DR with birth control pills?
Flutop-LA Tablet DR 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.
Is Flutop-LA Tablet DR addictive?
No, Flutop-LA Tablet DR is not addictive in nature. No habit-forming potential has been seen with its use. Always follow your doctor's advice regarding the duration of its use.
Is Flutop-LA Tablet DR safe in pregnancy?
There have been some reports showing an increased risk of birth defects affecting the heart in babies when the mother took Flutop-LA Tablet DR 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 Flutop-LA Tablet DR during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.
What is Flutop-LA Tablet DR? What is it used for?
Flutop-LA Tablet DR 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.
Does Flutop-LA Tablet DR cause sleepiness?
Somnolence (sleepiness) is a common side effect of Flutop-LA Tablet DR. However, Flutop-LA Tablet DR 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 Flutop-LA Tablet DR.
Does Flutop-LA Tablet DR cause weight gain?
Flutop-LA Tablet DR 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 Flutop-LA Tablet DR.
Does Flutop-LA Tablet DR make you tired?
Flutop-LA Tablet DR can make you feel tired. Fatigue (extreme tiredness) is a very common side effect of Flutop-LA Tablet DR. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness while taking it as the dose may need to be changed.
How long can I take Flutop-LA Tablet DR for?
You should take Flutop-LA Tablet DR only for the duration advised by your doctor. You should not stop the medicine without consulting your doctor.
Does Flutop-LA Tablet DR cause nausea?
Nausea is a very common side effect of Flutop-LA Tablet DR. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive nausea while taking Flutop-LA Tablet DR.
Can I take Flutop-LA Tablet DR with paracetamol?
Flutop-LA Tablet DR can be taken with paracetamol. However, when taken together paracetamol can increase the antidepressant effect of Flutop-LA Tablet DR. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines as there could be other effects of using the two medicines together.
Can I take Flutop-LA Tablet DR with birth control pills?
Flutop-LA Tablet DR 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.
Is Flutop-LA Tablet DR addictive?
No, Flutop-LA Tablet DR is not addictive in nature. No habit-forming potential has been seen with its use. Always follow your doctor's advice regarding the duration of its use.
Is Flutop-LA Tablet DR safe in pregnancy?
There have been some reports showing an increased risk of birth defects affecting the heart in babies when the mother took Flutop-LA Tablet DR 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 Flutop-LA Tablet DR during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.
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