Wells 12.5mg Tablet : Uses, Price, Side Effects, Composition, Substitutes, Precautions and Advice - Tripada Healthcare Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets

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Composition for Wells 12.5mg Tablet

Tianeptine (12.5mg)

Prescription Required

Primary uses of Wells 12.5mg Tablet

Depression

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Medicine Overview

In Depth Information

Patient Concerns

Medicine Overview of Wells Tablet

Uses of Wells Tablet

Wells 12.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression. It is used in patients intolerant of or unresponsive to alternative treatment options for depression.

Wells Tablet side effects

Common

Sleepiness, Increased heart rate, Dryness in mouth, Blurred vision, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Difficulty in urination, Weight gain, Constipation.

How to use Wells Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Wells 12.5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Wells Tablet works

Wells 12.5mg Tablet increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.

In Depth Information on Wells Tablet

Expert advice for Wells Tablet

The main dose should be taken at night as this drug may produce drowsiness or sleepiness.
It can take 4 to 6 weeks for Wells to start working.
You should continue the treatment for at least 6 months after you feel better to stop depression from coming back.
If your doctor asks you to stop Wells, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. You should not discontinue it abruptly.
Avoid driving or operating machinery as it may decrease alertness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Wells, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
The addiction/dependence potential of Wells is very less.
It may be extremely dangerous in overdose.

Wells Tablet related warnings

Special precautions for Wells Tablet

Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Wells 12.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

CAUTION

Wells 12.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Wells 12.5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Wells 12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Wells 12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Wells 12.5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you miss a dose of Wells Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Wells 12.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Patient Concerns

Frequently asked questions about Wells Tablet

Frequently asked questions about Tianeptine

Q. Is Wells safe/ an opiate?

Wells is not an opiate. It belongs to class of medications called antidepressants. It is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Wells approved by FDA?

Wells is not approved by FDA

Q. Is Wells addictive?

Wells causing addiction is very rare. However, consult your doctor, if you develop addiction.

Severely interacts with other drugs like

Taking Wells with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Wells with Linezolid

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