STRESNIL PLUS 5.5 TABLETcontains a combination of Clonazepam and Escitalopram which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidepressants. It is indicated for the management of comorbid depression and anxiety disorder.
Comorbid depression and anxiety disorder is condition in which the person has anxiety and depression together at the same time. Symptoms are persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest, changes in sleep, appetite, energy level, concentration or daily behavior, feeling nervous or restless, fast heartrate, heavy breathing.
Avoid consumption of alcohol during management with STRESNIL PLUS 5.5 TABLET. STRESNIL PLUS 5.5 TABLET is not recommended to use in patients having liver or heart diseases, acute narrow-angle glaucoma (increased pressure within the eye) or if you are taking MAO inhibitors such as isocarboxazid or moclobemide (to manage depression), selegiline (used to manage Parkinson’s disease) or linezolid (an antibiotic).
Before taking STRESNIL PLUS 5.5 TABLET inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver or, lung diseases, epilepsy, low levels of sodium, tendency of bleeding and bruising and diabetes. Patients should be monitored for signs of suicidal ideation and behaviors and advised to seek immediate medical advice if any such signs occur.
STRESNIL PLUS 5.5 TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women only if clearly advised by the doctor. Consult your doctor before taking it. STRESNIL PLUS 5.5 TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (18 years and below).STRESNIL PLUS 5.5 TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (above 65 years of age).
The most common side effects of taking STRESNIL PLUS 5.5 TABLET are nausea, headache, diarrhea, constipation, dry mouth, increased sweating, increased or decreased appetite, etc. Consult your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen or persists.
USES OF STRESNIL PLUS 5.5 TABLET
- Manage comorbid depression and anxiety disorder
HOW STRESNIL PLUS 5.5 TABLET WORKS
STRESNIL PLUS 5.5 TABLET is a combination of Clonazepam and Escitalopram, where Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine that increases the action of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a chemical messenger that suppresses the abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that increases the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger that improves mood.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take STRESNIL PLUS 5.5 TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with water. Do not crush or chew the medication. Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration of STRESNIL PLUS 5.5 TABLET for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF STRESNIL PLUS 5.5 TABLET
COMMON
- Nausea
- Headache
- Blocked runny nose
- Increased or decreased appetite
- Restlessness, anxiety, abnormal dreams, difficulties falling asleep, feeling sleepy, dizziness, tremors, yawning, prickling of the skin
- Diarrhea, constipation
- Vomiting
- Dry mouth
- Increased sweating
- Pain in muscles and joints
- Sexual problems (problems with erection, delayed ejaculation, decreased sexual drive and women may experience difficulties achieving orgasm)
- Fatigue, fever
- Increased weight
