Prothiaden

Prothiaden 75 Tablet is a medicine used to treat anxiety disorder and depression that is unresponsive to other alternative medicines. It is also used to relieve nerve pain and fibromyalgia. Prothiaden 75 Tablet should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor, exactly as directed.

No. Prothiaden 75 Tablet is not a muscle relaxant. It is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) used in the treatment of depression, nerve pain, and anxiety disorder.

If your doctor asks you to stop Prothiaden 75 Tablet, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. You should not discontinue it abruptly. Sudden discontinuation may cause aggression, anxiety, blurred vision, concentration impairment, constipation and crying spells.

Yes. Prothiaden 75 Tablet can be fatal (can cause death) in overdose. This is due to a life-threatening or dangerous side effect in overdose like hyperthermia, seizure, arrhythmia, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension or sudden death. That's why it is generally not considered a first-line option for depression because of side effect profile.

It is better to avoid this combination. Diazepam is a sedative drug and Prothiaden 75 Tablet may cause sedation as a side effect too. Taking both of them together can increase drowsiness or sleepiness. Inform your doctor if you are taking diazepam.

Yes. Prothiaden 75 Tablet may be used for the treatment of insomnia (too much arousal both at night and during the day) associated with depression. Because it can cause drowsiness or sedation as side effects, it is effective in treating insomnia associated with depression.