The drug "Stimuloton", the price of which can be from 380 r, is an antidepressant. The active substance is sertraline hydrochloride. The drug, inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin, has a weak effect on the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine. At a therapeutic dosage, the agent inhibits the association of serotonin and platelets. The medication does not have anticholinergic, sedative or stimulating effects. When taking, there is no increase in patient weight, and in some cases there is a decrease. In practice, there have been no cases of dependence, there is also no withdrawal syndrome. Against the background of regular intake, the antidepressant effect appears in the second week. The medication reaches its maximum effect after six weeks.
Stimuloton tablets. Indications
The drug is prescribed for post-traumatic stress conditions, panic disorders (with or without agoraphobia). The indications include depressions of various nature, as well as obsessive-compulsive disorders.
The medicine "Stimuloton." Instructions for use
Adults are prescribed 50 mg once a day to eliminate the manifestations of obese-compulsive disorders and for depression. The drug is drunk in the evenings or in the mornings. After at least a week, the dosage of the drug gradually increases. The maximum amount of funds per day is 200 mg. To achieve a stable therapeutic result, it may take at least eight to twelve weeks. Minimum dosages can subsequently be used as maintenance doses. Against the background of post-traumatic stress and in panic conditions, the initial dose is 25 mg / day. A week later, the amount of medication "Stimuloton" instructions for use can be increased to 50 mg. After another 7 days, the dosage begins to gradually increase to a maximum of 200 mg.
The satisfactory effect of therapy usually reaches the end of the first week. To obtain a stable action, the drug is taken regularly for two to four weeks. For children, the dosage of the Stimuloton medication is recommended for use individually. For elderly patients, dose adjustment is not required. With liver dysfunction, a decrease in the amount of the drug or an increase in the intervals between doses is recommended.
Means "Stimuloton." Instructions for use. Adverse reactions
The medication provokes gait disturbances, agitation, insomnia, anxiety, headache. During treatment, dry mouth, upset ejaculation, irregularities in the menstrual cycle are noted. Based on hypersensitivity, allergic manifestations are likely: rash, erythema multiforme, skin hyperemia, itching. The drug "Stimuloton" (instructions for use contains such data) causes a violation of appetite, nausea, dyspepsia, increased liver transaminase activity.
Contraindications
The medicine is not prescribed for unstable epilepsy, in childhood (up to 6 years), intolerance, during lactation and bearing a child.