Andep is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Anxiety, Schizophrenia.
The right dosage of Andep depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Andep are Dizziness, Drowsiness, Tiredness. Normally, these side effects of Andep are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Andep has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Andep's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Andep can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Andep in conditions like Heart Disease, Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Andep contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Andep have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Andep is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Andep is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Andep is used -
Common
Is the use of Andep safe for pregnant women?
Andep should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Andep safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Andep. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Andep on the Kidneys?
Andep has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Andep on the Liver?
Andep may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Andep on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Andep. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Andep should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Andep unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Andep habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Andep.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Andep you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Andep should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Andep has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Andep
Taking Andep with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Andep
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Andep as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Andep can be used for anxiety because it contains chlordiazepoxide which belongs to the class of benzodiazepines (sedative and hypnotics) that provides relief from anxiety to the patient by increasing the activity of inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
Take Andep 1-4 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function.
Yes, you can take Andep and alprazolam only on your doctor's advice because taking these two drugs together might result in increased side effects such as difficulty concentrating, drowsiness, and dizziness.
No, Andep does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing unusual weight gain after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
No, Andep should not be discontinued without doctors advice because sudden discontinuation of this drug may cause withdrawal symptoms such as sweating, tremors, and abdominal cramps. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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