Geripram Tablet

Geripram should not be used for the treatment of bipolar disorder as it can aggravate the problem. Only in few cases, it can be used that too with caution with other drugs if depression is the more persistent feature of person's bipolar illness. But the person should be very regular with drugs prescribed for the mania part also called mood stabilisers.

Geripram is not approved for the treatment of a migraine. It is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Geripram can be used for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) but there are better alternatives available, in case they don't work then Geripram can be used. Although it is prescribed in a higher dose and for longer duration in case of OCD in comparison to depression.

Geripram may itself cause sleep disorders. So it is not recommended for the sleep problem.

There are some case reports of hair loss with the use of Geripram. It is very infrequent and it usually stops after the discontinuation of the drug. It can be very distressing for a person, especially for the females. So a person should tell his doctor if he is having hair loss with the use of Geripram.

Geripram is the safest drug in its class. Sertraline can be used in case Geripram doesn't work for depression. However, setraline can be preferred in case of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Geripram is more effective than citalopram for major depression. Although some studies have shown that there is no difference among two in case of effectiveness but some recent studies have shown Geripram to be superior to citalopram for major depression.

It is better to avoid diphenhydramine with Geripram. Diphenhydramine can aggravate side effects of Geripram and can cause dizziness, confusion and difficulty in concentrating.

It is usually avoided as it can increase the chances of bleeding.

No. Combined these two drugs may increase the chances of bleeding especially in persons already on a blood thinner. Nasal bleeding is usually the first symptom.

It is better to avoid this combined therapy of lisdexamfetamine with Geripram, it leads to increased anxiety, restlessness and sometimes serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome includes vomiting, diarrhoea, extreme changes in blood pressure and even seizure may occur. It can be life-threatening.

It is better to avoid methylphenidate with Geripram. Because methylphenidate can increase the blood levels of Geripram and its effects and rarely can cause a serious condition called serotonin syndrome with symptoms like anxiety, restlessness, extreme changes in heart rate and blood pressure, blurred vision, incoordination, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea.

There is usually no significant effect of taking coffee with Geripram but a very high quantity of consumption of coffee may cause restlessness and anxiety.

It is better to avoid the combination, it can lead to increased dizziness, confusion and difficulty in concentrating. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

It is better to avoid the combination, it can lead to increased dizziness, confusion and difficulty in concentrating. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

It is better to avoid the combination, it can lead to increased dizziness, confusion and difficulty in concentrating. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

You should not take Dextromethorphan with Geripram. It can lead to the seotonin syndrome. Before taking any medications with Geripram, your should consult with your doctor.

Yes. There is no known interaction between Geripram and paracetamol.

Geripram and fluoxetin belongs to same class of medicine called as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

Geripram is a newer drug belongs to class selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) while amitryptiline is an older drug belonging to class tricyclic antidepressants (TCA). Both drugs are almost equally effective for treating depression but Geripram has much lesser side effects in comparison to amitryptiline and so preferred over amitryptiline for the treatment of depression.

Geripram is much safer than imipramine and is preferred in most of the conditions over imipramine. However, imipramine can be preferred in bed-wetting in children.

Tiredness is usually associated with depression. Geripram can alter the sleep quality and can make the person feel tired most of the time.<br>

You may experience withdrawal symptoms which can be in the form flu like symptoms, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, nausea or sleep problems. These symptoms usually last for one to two weeks. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.

You should consult your doctor before stopping the treatment. It would depend on the number and severity of depressive episodes.The dose should be tapered slowly to prevent intense withdrawal symptoms.<br>

No. Geripram is not addictive. Its abrupt discontinuation may cause some withdrawal symptoms. But still is not addictive as there is no drug-seeking behaviour and it has no abuse liability.

No. Geripram is not a benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines decrease the anxiety and induce sleep. Geripram belongs to the class of selective sertonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It may cause insomnia and restlessness initially as the side effect which usually goes away with time.

No. Geripram is not a narcotic drug. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine.