Depran Forte Tablet is used to treat anxiety disorders. Anxiety is a mental health disorder characterized by feelings of intense, excessive and persistent worry or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one’s daily activities. Anxiety symptoms include rapid breathing, increased heart rate, restlessness, trouble concentrating, and difficulty falling asleep.

Depran Forte Tablet is a combination of two drugs: clonazepam and escitalopram. Clonazepam produces a calming effect by suppressing the abnormal activity of nerve cells. Escitalopram increases the serotonin hormone levels that improve mood, behaviour, and cognition in patients with anxiety.

Depran Forte Tablet should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Common side-effects of Depran Forte Tablet are nausea, headache, dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, fatigue, sleeping problems, breathlessness, poor coordination of movements, stomach upset, decreased libido (low sexual desire), and memory problems. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Do not take Depran Forte Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have seizures, liver problems, sleep disorders, lung problems, and alcohol or drug abuse. Do not consume alcohol, as it can increase the risk of side effects. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Depran Forte Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so avoid driving vehicles or operating machinery unless you are alert.

Depran Forte Tablet is a combination of two medicines: clonazepam and escitalopram. It is used to treat anxiety disorders. Clonazepam increases the effect of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and produces a calming effect by suppressing the abnormal activity of nerve cells. Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI); it increases the serotonin levels in the brain, thereby improving mood and behaviour.

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Dizziness

• Confusion

• Uncoordinated body movements

• Drowsiness

• Fatigue

• Delayed ejaculation

• Decreased libido (low sexual desire)

• Memory problems

Do not take Depran Forte Tablet if you are allergic to any ingredients. Tell your doctor if you are taking antidepressants, antipsychotic medication, antihypertensives, or antibiotics. Talk to your doctor if you have a history of seizures, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. Patients with liver diseases, diabetes, heart disease, and bleeding disorders should use the Depran Forte Tablet with caution. Please do not stop taking Depran Forte Tablet abruptly, as it can cause withdrawal symptoms. Depran Forte Tablet may cause suicidal thoughts and worsen anxiety.

• Attend therapy sessions regularly.

• Eat a healthy diet.

• Try to stay active and exercise regularly.

• Take ample rest. Get enough sleep.

• Meditate regularly as it helps in easing anxiety.

• Avoid smoking, caffeine, and alcohol consumption.

• Foods and drinks like salmon, chamomile, turmeric, dark chocolate, green tea, and yoghurt may help with anxiety.