Wellstab 12.5 Tablet 10's

Wellstab 12.5 Tablet is used to treat depression in adults above 18 years of age. Depression is a mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss, or anger. Wellstab 12.5 Tablet contains sertraline, which is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

Wellstab 12.5 Tablet contains 'Tianeptine' that affects certain chemical messengers (serotonin, norepinephrine) in the brain, which communicate between brain cells, thereby regulating mood and preventing depression. It increases the serotonin hormone release in the body and is responsible for improving mood, cognition, and memory. 

You are suggested to take $ame as long as your doctor has prescribed it after checking your medical condition. Your doctor gradually reduces the dose before stopping the treatment. Common side effects of Wellstab 12.5 Tablet are drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, headache, diarrhoea, dry mouth, sore throat, loss of appetite, feeling unwell, and irritation. Most of the side effects will not require medical attention and improve with the discontinuation of treatment.

In some cases, Wellstab 12.5 Tablet may cause suicidal thoughts. So, patients who are taking Wellstab 12.5 Tablet are regularly monitored.  Do not take Wellstab 12.5 Tablet if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any ingredients present in this medicine. Before taking Wellstab 12.5 Tablet , inform your doctor if you are antidepressants, antipsychotics, antibiotics, prescription or nonprescription drugs, or any dietary supplements. Tell your doctor if you are previously diagnosed with seizures, schizophrenia, liver diseases, diabetes, or bleeding disorders. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding.

Wellstab 12.5 Tablet belongs to the class of antidepressants used to treat depression. Wellstab 12.5 Tablet contains Tianeptine, which affects certain chemical messengers (serotonin, norepinephrine) in the brain, which communicate between brain cells, thereby helping regulate mood and prevent depression. Increasing the release of the serotonin hormone in the body is responsible for improving mood, cognition, and memory.

• Fatigue
• Diarrhoea
• Irritation
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Sore throat
• Drowsiness
• Feeling unwell
• Loss of appetite

Do not abruptly stop taking the medication. Abrupt stopping of the treatment may lead to withdrawal symptoms such as flu-like symptoms, headache, dizziness, insomnia, restlessness, and nausea. These symptoms usually appear during the first few days after stopping treatment and go away after a few days. If the symptoms persist or worsen, consult a doctor immediately. Do not take Wellstab 12.5 Tablet if you are allergic to Wellstab 12.5 Tablet or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. 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 Wellstab 12.5 Tablet with caution. Wellstab 12.5 Tablet can not be used in adolescents under 18 years of age as it increases suicidal tendencies in this population.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Wellstab 12.5 Tablet may interact with other antidepressants (moclobemide, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, or isocarboxazid), Parkinson’s disease (selegiline), antibiotic (linezolid), and antipsychiatric drug (pimozide). 

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol, grapefruit juice and St. John's wort herbal supplements as it may increase the risk of side-effects when taken along with Wellstab 12.5 Tablet . 

Drug-Disease Interactions: Wellstab 12.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with seizures, schizophrenia, liver diseases, diabetes, heart diseases, and bleeding disorders.

• MOCLOBEMIDE
• LINEZOLID
• SELEGILINE
• PIMOZIDE
• PHENELZINE
• TRANYLCYPROMINE
• ISOCARBOXAZID

• Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly helps in improving overall health and boosts self-esteem.

• Exercising helps in the production of the body’s natural antidepressants. It also helps in relieving stress, improving mood, boosts self-esteem, and provides restful sleep.

• Lose excess weight and keep a check on your weight.

• Improve your mood by being active, socializing with others, and talking about your feelings.

• Quit alcohol intake and smoking.

• Include foods rich in omega fatty acids such as fish, nuts, fresh fruits, vegetables, and olive oils.

• Follow a regular sleep pattern to improve the amount and quality of sleep you get.

• Neurotransmitters are made up of amino acids. Amino acid-rich foods such as meat, dairy products, and certain fruits and vegetables help in the proper maintenance of neurotransmitters. 

• Perform meditation and yoga. This helps in relieving stress and provides relaxation.

Tell your doctor if you are thinking of harming yourself as these thoughts can increase during the starting treatment of antidepressant medicine and will go within 2 weeks. Wellstab 12.5 Tablet may take at least 2 weeks time to show its benefits. 

Depression: It is a mental health disorder in which patients experience persistent loss of interest or mood and feelings of sadness. It affects the quality of life. Its signs and symptoms include feeling sad, emptiness, hopelessness most of the day, loss of interest, loss of pleasure in hobbies, and remaining isolated from friends and family. Thus, it affects your sleep, eating, and functioning. If you started feeling like these for at least 2 weeks, you may have depression, a serious but treatable mood disorder.