Olarc
Olarc Products are primarily used for
Depression, Anxiety disorder, Panic disorder
About Olarc Products
Uses of Olarc Products
Citalopram is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobia and post traumatic stress disorder.
Olarc Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Olarc are Erectile dysfunction, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Low sexual desire, Nausea, Restlessness, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Weight gain.
How Olarc Products work
Citalopram is one of a group of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs. It is thought to be work by enhancing the level of mood-enhancing neurotransmitters called serotonin in the brain. This may help you to improve your energy level and feelings of well-being.
Patient Concerns about Olarc Products
Frequently asked questions about Olarc Products
Frequently asked questions about Citalopram
Q. What is Olarc 5mg Tablet used for? How does it work?
Olarc 5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Olarc 5mg Tablet is used to treat depression and panic disorder. It helps to improve your energy levels and elevates your mood. This medication works by restoring the balance of a chemical substance (serotonin) in the brain which helps to relieve depression and symptoms of panic disorder such as excessive fear, sweating, rapid heart rate, trembling or shaking, shortness of breath, chills etc.
Q. Does Olarc 5mg Tablet make you gain weight?
Weight changes may be seen while using Olarc 5mg Tablet, so monitor your weight closely. Olarc 5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Although SSRIs are associated with weight loss at first, long-term use of SSRIs may cause an increase in the weight. Long-term use is considered when the treatment lasts longer than six months. If these weight changes bother you, please consult your doctor.
Q. Can you drink alcohol while taking Olarc 5mg Tablet?
No, it is advised not to take alcohol while taking Olarc 5mg Tablet. Olarc 5mg Tablet can cause sleepiness or may affect your ability to make decisions, think clearly, or react quickly. And taking alcohol with this medicine will only worsen these side effects. Therefore, you must avoid alcohol if you are on Olarc 5mg Tablet.
Q. Can Olarc 5mg Tablet cause abnormal heartbeat or arrhythmia?
Yes, Olarc 5mg Tablet has been found to cause prolongation of the QT interval (a type of ECG abnormality) that can lead to arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeat or heart rhythm), which can be dangerous. However, this is very rare according to scientific research reports. Moreover, abnormalities in electrolyte levels (such as potassium and magnesium) may also increase the risk of abnormalities in the heartbeat of people suffering from heart problems. Such people must have an ECG review, before as well as during treatment with Olarc 5mg Tablet. However, the final decision will be only made by your doctor, after analyzing your health condition and considering all possible risks and benefits of this medicine.
Q. What are the side effects of Olarc 5mg Tablet?
The most common side effects of Olarc 5mg Tablet are low sexual desire, vomiting, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), anorgasmia (decreased orgasm), nausea, weight gain, erectile dysfunction, stomach upset, and restlessness. Please consult your doctor if these do not resolve or worry you. Your doctor will suggest ways to prevent or treat these side effects.
Q. Is it better to take Olarc 5mg Tablet in the morning or at night?
It is usually recommended to take Olarc 5mg 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 taking it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it.
Products for Olarc
Olarc 5mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹32.2
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Olarc 10mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹57.4
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Olarc 2.5mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹29
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