Sycodep 5 mg/25 mg Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Gujarat Terce Laboratories Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Diazepam (5mg) + Imipramine (25mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | ~ |
Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
User Rating | 4.9 |
User Reviews | 795 |
FAQ
Sycodep 5 mg/25 mg Tablet Reviews
Sycodep 5 mg/25 mg can be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as this can cause withdrawal effects like depression and difficulty sleeping.
Some common side effects of this medicine include constipation, difficulty in urination, weight gain, confusion, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing). This medicine may cause weight loss. In case of losing weight, consult a dietitian for dietary supplements or try to increase your food portion. Most of the common side effects tend to be mild. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing side effects if they bother you or do not go away. Serious side effects are rare. Remember to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood as it may lead to suicidal thoughts.
Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
How Sycodep 5 mg/25 mg Tablet Works
How to Use Sycodep 5 mg/25 mg Tablet
Uses of Sycodep 5 mg/25 mg Tablet
- Depression
Sycodep 5 mg/25 mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other antidepressants.
- Do not stop taking Sycodep 5 mg/25 mg unless your doctor tells you to do so. Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems and your doctor will probably want you to reduce your dose gradually when this becomes necessary.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you get thoughts about harming yourself or ending your life.
- You have been prescribed Sycodep 5 mg/25 mg for the treatment of depression.
- If you have hypertension, monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking Sycodep 5 mg/25 mg.
- It is also advisable to inform your doctor if you get aggressive, anxiety, trouble sleeping, an increase in activity or talking more than what is normal for you, and other unusual changes in behavior or mood.
- Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
References
- Diazepam. South San Francisco, California: Genentech USA Inc.; 2013.
- Drugs.com. Imipramine.
- Drugs.com. Diazepam.
- Medscape. Imipramine.