Description
Amitriptyline Hydrochloride 25mg /12.5mg + Chlordiazepoxide 10mg/5mg Tablets
Amitriptyline + Chlordiazepoxide is advised for treating severe to moderate depression with severe to moderate anxiety. Depression is a mood disorder that is characterized by sadness, anger, unhappiness, hopelessness, or loss. Anxiety is a mental disorder that is marked by feelings of anxiety, worry, or fear that are intense enough to disrupt one’s daily activities. Anxiety and depression may coexist.
Amitriptyline + Chlordiazepoxide is a drug combination of Amitriptyline (tricyclic antidepressant) and Chlordiazepoxide (benzodiazepine anxiolytic). Amitriptyline influences certain chemical messengers in the brain that act as messengers between brain cells, thus modulating mood and alleviating depression. Chlordiazepoxide increases the effect of a chemical messenger named GABA. This has the effect of suppressing the overactive and abnormal activity of the nerve cells of the brain.
Benefits:
- Amitriptyline + Chlordiazepoxide is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe depression and anxiety.
- Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant drug that influences some chemical messengers within the brain, which transmit between brain cells, thus controlling mood and alleviating depression.
- Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine anxiolytic that acts by enhancing the effect of a chemical transmitter known as GABA.
- This serves to suppress the excessive and inappropriate activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
- Amitriptyline + Chlordiazepoxide has a calming effect on several activities of the brain.
Uses:
Amitriptyline + Chlordiazepoxide is taken during the treatment of depression. Amitriptyline acts upon certain chemical messengers present in the brain that transmit messages between brain cells, whereas Chlordiazepoxide acts by enhancing the activity of a chemical messenger known as GABA.
Directions To Use:
- Read all the directions carefully before taking this medicine.
- Take this medicine after consultation with your healthcare professional.
- Gulp the whole tablet with a glass of water.
- Do not break or chew this tablet.
- Place this medicine in a dry and cool place.
Storage:
Store this medicine in a cool and dry place and keep it away from the reach of children and pets. Do not place this medicine in front of direct sunlight.
Dosage:
Take this medicine in a proper dosage and at the correct time as suggested by your healthcare expert. Do not take overdoses of this medicine; otherwise, it will have a worse effect on your body.
Side Effects:
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Nasal congestion
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
- Dizziness
- Bloating
Precautions:
- Amitriptyline + Chlordiazepoxide is used to treat depression.
- You may need to wait a week or two before the effect starts to accumulate, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the maximum benefit. Do not discontinue the drug after a week or two, thinking it’s not working.
- Do not stop taking Amitriptyline + Chlordiazepoxide unless your doctor advises you to do so. Stopping treatment abruptly can lead to difficulties, and your doctor will most likely want you to taper off the dose when this is necessary.
- Try to go to your usual appointments with your doctor. This is to enable your doctor to track your progress.
- Notify your physician if you are taking any other medicines for depression.
- Tell your doctor right away if you have thoughts about killing yourself or taking your own life.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking Amitriptyline + Chlordiazepoxide.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q. Can I discontinue Amitriptyline + Chlordiazepoxide when my symptoms improve?
No, you must keep on taking Amitriptyline + Chlordiazepoxide even if you start to feel better. If you suddenly stop taking Amitriptyline + Chlordiazepoxide, severe withdrawal symptoms will result. Ask your doctor if the symptoms are eased; he may lower your dose slowly.
Q. How to deal with weight gain related to Amitriptyline + Chlordiazepoxide use?
Some reports indicate that taking Amitriptyline + Chlordiazepoxide can lead to weight gain. If you have healthy eating habits and regularly exercise, you may not gain any weight. A key thing to keep in mind is that it is simpler to avoid gaining weight than to lose extra weight.
Q. Can the use of Amitriptyline + Chlordiazepoxide cause sleepiness?
Yes, Amitriptyline + Chlordiazepoxide may cause drowsiness. Don’t drive, use machinery, or work at heights, or engage in activities where loss of consciousness can cause severe injury, till you experience how this medication affects you.
