food interaction for Depoxil Tablet

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lactation interaction for Depoxil Tablet

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Depoxil 25 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Depoxil 25 Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Depoxil 25 Tablet.
UNSAFE
Depoxil 25 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Depoxil 25 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Depoxil 25mg Tablet

Chlordiazepoxide(25mg)

Depoxil tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of severe anxiety and alcohol withdrawal.

How depoxil tablet works

Depoxil 25 Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Common side effects of depoxil tablet

Lightheadedness, Drowsiness, Sedation, Dizziness, Uncoordinated body movements, Fatigue, Unsteadiness, Balance disorder (loss of balance)

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Expert advice FOR Depoxil Tablet

  • The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
  • It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
  • Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.

Frequently asked questions FOR Depoxil 25mg Tablet

Chlordiazepoxide

Q. Does Depoxil 25 Tablet work and what does Depoxil 25 Tablet treat?
Depoxil 25 Tablet is used for the short-term (2-4 weeks only) treatment of severe anxiety, which may occur alone or in association with sleeping problems (insomnia) or personality/behavioral disorders. It may also be used to treat muscle spasms, and to relieve alcohol withdrawal symptoms
Q. Is Depoxil 25 Tablet addictive?
Yes. Depoxil 25 Tablet is not recommended for long term use as it may increase the risk of dependence
Q. Is Depoxil 25 Tablet stronger than Xanax?
Xanax is a trade name for active drug alprazolam which belongs to the same group of medicines as Depoxil 25 Tablet called benzodiazepines. Depoxil 25 Tablet used to treat anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, or muscle spasms. Xanax (alprazolam) is used to treat severe anxiety and severe anxiety associated with depression
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Q. Can I take ibuprofen with chlordiazepoxide?
Chlordiazepoxide has no known harmful interaction with ibuprofen. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required
Q. Does Depoxil 25 Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Depoxil 25 Tablet may make you sleepy
Q. Does Depoxil 25 Tablet get you high?
Depoxil 25 Tablet does have the risk of causing dependence on long term use due to the calming effects, which may be described by some as ‘getting high

Content on this page was last updated on 21 December, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)