Elate 75mg Tablet is a tricyclic antidepressant. It is mostly used to treat depression that is unresponsive to alternative treatment. It is also used in the management of anxiety disorder. Elate 75mg Tablet works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that stabilizes and enhances the mood. It is better to take it before bedtime because it can make you feel drowsy. It can be taken with or without food, but you should take it at a fixed time each day for better efficacy. The dose and duration will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. Do not skip any dose and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication must not be stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor. Your dose may be modified or gradually decreased before stopping the medication. The most common side effects of Elate 75mg Tablet include increased heart rate, blurred vision, dryness in the mouth, and constipation. Initially, this medicine may also cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, especially when you change positions. It may even cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It may also lead to weight gain in some people. Most of the common side effects tend to be mild and temporary. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. Serious side effects associated with this medicine are rare. Before taking this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same or any other diseases. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should take this medicine with proper consultation and caution. This medicine is not known to be addictive, but you can experience additional side effects (withdrawal symptoms) if you stop taking it suddenly. If you notice any sudden mood change or get suicidal or self-harm thoughts, you must consult the doctor without delay. Also, remember to take this medicine strictly as advised by the doctor as an overdose of this medication may lead to a serious health emergency. Consumption of alcohol should strictly be avoided as alcohol interacts with this medicine to cause serious health issues.

• Increased heart rate
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
• Weight gain
• Difficulty in urination
• Constipation
• Blurred vision

If you miss a dose of Elate 75mg 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.

Chemical Class::Dibenzoxepin Derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::NEURO CNS|Action Class::Tricyclic antidepressants

• Q. Q. What is Elate 75mg Tablet used for??
  Ans: Elate 75mg 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. Elate 75mg Tablet should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor, exactly as directed.
• Q. Q. Is Elate 75mg Tablet a muscle relaxant??
  Ans: No. Elate 75mg Tablet is not a muscle relaxant. It is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) used in the treatment of depression, nerve pain, and anxiety disorder.
• Q. Q. What is the difference between Elate 75mg Tablet and amitriptyline??
  Ans: Elate 75mg Tablet is chemically related to Amitriptyline and both are tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) medicine. There is overlap in pharmacological property of this medicine.
• Q. Q. Is Elate 75mg Tablet the same as doxepin??
  Ans: Elate 75mg Tablet and doxepin are different medicines but belong to the similar chemical class. Doxepin, at low doses, can improve sleep in patients with insomnia. It is also available in the topical form for use in various neuro-dermatitis syndrome, especially itching.
• Q. Q. How to stop Elate 75mg Tablet??
  Ans: If your doctor asks you to stop Elate 75mg 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 spell.
• Q. Q. Is Elate 75mg Tablet fatal??
  Ans: Yes. Elate 75mg 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.
• Q. Q. Can I take Elate 75mg Tablet with diazepam??
  Ans: It is better to avoid this combination. Diazepam is a sedative drug and Elate 75mg Tablet may cause sedation as a side effect too. Taking both of them together can increase the drowsiness or sleepiness. Inform your doctor if you are taking diazepam.
• Q. Q. Can Elate 75mg Tablet be used in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia??
  Ans: No. Elate 75mg Tablet is not approved for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal or 5th cranial nerve, one of the most widely distributed nerves in the head.
• Q. Q. Can Elate 75mg Tablet be used in the treatment of burning mouth syndrome??
  Ans: No. Elate 75mg Tablet is not approved for the treatment of burning mouth syndrome. Burning mouth syndrome is a painful condition of mouth that is burning, scalding, tingling or feeling of numbness that may occur every day for months or longer.
• Q. Q. Can I take Elate 75mg Tablet for depression??
  Ans: Yes. Elate 75mg Tablet is indicated for the treatment of depression. It has a potential advantage in the patient with depression if associated with insomnia and anxiety. It is generally not considered a first-line option for depression because of side effect profile but very useful for severe or treatment-resistant depression.
• Q. Q. Can Elate 75mg Tablet used to treat IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)??
  Ans: No. Elate 75mg Tablet is not approved for the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterised by chronic or recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort associated with altered bowel habits.
• Q. Q. Can Elate 75mg Tablet be used to treat insomnia with depression??
  Ans: Yes. Elate 75mg 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.
• Q. Q. Can I use Elate 75mg Tablet for fibromyalgia??
  Ans: Yes. Elate 75mg Tablet is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a pain syndrome with tenderness but no structural pathology in muscles, ligamanets or joints.
• Q. Q. Can I use Elate 75mg Tablet for nerve pain??
  Ans: Yes. Elate 75mg Tablet is indicated for the treatment of nerve pain/neuropathic pain. Chronic pain/Neuropathic pain is described as pain that arises from damage to, or dysfunction of, any part of peripheral or central nervous system. It is associated with the disease which can affect nerves like diabetes mellitus or herpes infections.

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