Agomelatine
Information about Agomelatine
Agomelatine uses
Agomelatine is used in the treatment of depression.
How agomelatine works
Agomelatine is a melatonin agonist. It works by resynchronizing the sleep-wake cycle that is disturbed in depression.
Common side effects of agomelatine
Headache, Dizziness, Fatigue, Anxiety, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Sleepiness, Increased liver enzymes, Abnormal dreams, Gastrointestinal disturbance, Weight gain, Itching, Urticaria, Muscle pain, Sweating, Eczema, Blurred vision, Ringing in ear, Hallucination, Akathisia (inability to stay still), Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Hepatitis (viral infection of liver)
Available Medicine for Agomelatine
Expert advice for Agomelatine
- You have been prescribed Agomelatine for the treatment of depression.
- It may take a few weeks for this medicine to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
- It should be taken at bedtime.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Agomelatine can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as that may lead to increased side effects.
- You may need regular blood tests to monitor your liver and kidney functions while you are taking this medication.
- Inform your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.