Amineptine

Information about Amineptine

Amineptine Uses

Amineptine is used in the treatment of depression. It is used in patients intolerant of or unresponsive to alternative treatment options for depression.

How Amineptine works

Amineptine is a tricyclic antidepressant. It increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.

Common side effects of Amineptine

Increased heart rate, Dryness in mouth, Weight gain, Difficulty in urination, Constipation, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
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Dr. Swati Mishra
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Dr. Varun Gupta
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated
07 Sep 2022 | 12:14 PM (UTC)

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Expert advice for Amineptine

  • It may take 4 to 6 weeks for Amineptine to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
  • It may cause sleepiness. Take it at bedtime and do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Amineptine as it may cause excessive sleepiness.
  • Monitor your weight during the treatment as this medicine can cause weight gain and increased appetite.
  • Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.

Frequently asked questions for Amineptine

Amineptine

Q. What is Amineptine used for?

Amineptine is a medicine used to treat depression that is not responsive to any alternative medicines. It helps to elevate the mood and enhances the behavior by creating a feeling of well being.

Q. What are the side effects of Amineptine?

The most common side effects of Amineptine are increased heart rate, dryness in mouth, weight gain, difficulty in urination, constipation and orthostatic hypotension (sudden decrease in blood pressure on standing). Please consult your doctor if these side effects worry you, to know about ways of treating or preventing them.

Q. Does Amineptine cause any effect on pregnancy or the newborn?

Do not take Amineptine during pregnancy unless recommended by the doctor. If you take this medicine during the last trimester of the pregnancy, the newborn may develop symptoms such as irritability, rigidity, irregular body movements, irregular breathing, poor drinking, loud crying, difficulty in urinating and constipation.

Q. I have been taking Amineptine for depression since a week and recently I have been wanting to harm myself. What should I do? Is it because of the medicine?

If you get suicidal thoughts or want to harm yourself, immediately consult your doctor or go to the hospital. Your suicidal tendencies may have increased because of the medicine or because of your disease. This is more common in people who have previously had suicidal tendencies or are young adults (less than 25 years old). However, the effect of medicine differs from individual to individual. Generally, it takes about 2 weeks to show its effect but may take longer.

Q. Can Amineptine cause urinary problems?

Yes, Amineptine can cause urinary problems. It is more commonly seen in elderly patients who are more than 65 years old. The patient may face difficulty in passing urine which can further lead to a urinary tract infection. You should consult your doctor immediately if you develop these symptoms.

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