Tiaptin
Tiaptin Products are primarily used for
Depression
About Tiaptin Products
Uses of Tiaptin Products
Tianeptine is used in the treatment of depression. It is used in patients intolerant of or unresponsive to other treatment options for depression.
Tiaptin Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Tiaptin are Sleepiness, Headache, Dizziness, Muscle pain, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Decreased appetite, Tachycardia, Weakness.
How Tiaptin Products work
Tianeptine is a tricyclic antidepressant. It increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.
Patient Concerns about Tiaptin Products
Frequently asked questions about Tiaptin Products
Frequently asked questions about Tianeptine
Q. Is Tiaptin 12.5mg Tablet effective?
Yes, Tiaptin 12.5mg Tablet is effective if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. Avoid skipping doses and tell your doctor if you experience any side effects while taking Tiaptin 12.5mg Tablet. The doctor may suggest ways to manage or prevent them. It may take a few weeks for you to see improvement in your symptoms. However, the treatment may be continued for a few months for effective management of your condition.
Q. What are the side effects of Tiaptin 12.5mg Tablet?
Tiaptin 12.5mg Tablet may cause side effects such as increased heart rate, blurred vision, dryness in mouth, difficulty in urination, weight gain, constipation and orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing). Consult your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or worry you.
Q. Can I just stop taking Tiaptin 12.5mg Tablet?
No, do not stop the medication abruptly even if you are feeling good as it may worsen your condition. Continue taking Tiaptin 12.5mg Tablet for the duration prescribed by your doctor to get maximum benefit. Consult your doctor if the side effects bother you or if you have completed your course of treatment. The doctor will suggest gradual dose reduction before taking you off this medicine completely.
Q. Can a pregnant woman take Tiaptin 12.5mg Tablet?
Do not take Tiaptin 12.5mg Tablet during pregnancy unless recommended by the doctor. It is given only if the benefits are clearly more than the risks involved. This is because studies have shown significant risks to the developing baby. If you take this medicine during the last trimester of the pregnancy, the newborn may develop symptoms such as breathing problems, weakness, irritability, changes in blood pressure, tremors and spasms.. Hence, it is advised that you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
Q. Does Tiaptin 12.5mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Tiaptin 12.5mg Tablet may make you feel sleepy. Therefore, it is advised that you should not drive, use any heavy machinery or do any work that requires concentration while taking Tiaptin 12.5mg Tablet. Also, avoid taking alcohol if you are being treated with Tiaptin 12.5mg Tablet as it will only increase your drowsiness.
Q. What all should I inform my doctor before taking Tiaptin 12.5mg Tablet?
Before taking Tiaptin 12.5mg Tablet, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to Tiaptin 12.5mg Tablet or any of its ingredients to avoid any allergic reactions. Inform your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, liver, thyroid, prostate or kidneys. Also tell your doctor if you have or ever had epilepsy (seizures or fits), diabetes, or glaucoma. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding to prevent any harmful effects on the baby.