Lupizep Plus 12.5 mg/0.5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat depression. It is a combination medicine which works by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain that improves mood. It also calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells. Lupizep Plus 12.5 mg/0.5 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. It is advised to take it at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has habit-forming potential. Try to never skip any doses, but if you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may result in withdrawal symptoms. Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, confusion, memory impairment, low sexual desire, confusion, and delayed ejaculation. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or depression as this medicine may cause suicidal thoughts. Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Confusion
• Memory impairment
• Uncoordinated body movements
• Drowsiness
• Tiredness
• Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm)
• Low sexual desire
• Delayed ejaculation

If you miss a dose of Lupizep Plus 12.5 mg/0.5 mg 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.

Habit Forming::Yes|Therapeutic Class::NEURO CNS

• Q. Q. Are there any important warnings associated with the use of Lupizep Plus 12.5 mg/0.5 mg Tablet??
  Ans: Lupizep Plus 12.5 mg/0.5 mg Tablet may increase the suicidal thoughts or actions in some patients, in the first few months of the treatment. Patients having mood or behavioral disorder have a high risk of suicidal thoughts and actions. You should pay close attention and report your doctor of any changes in behavior or mood. Make sure that you visit the doctor for the follow-up appointments as scheduled.
• Q. Q. Can I stop taking Lupizep Plus 12.5 mg/0.5 mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved??
  Ans: No, you should continue taking Lupizep Plus 12.5 mg/0.5 mg Tablet even if you feel well. If you stop Lupizep Plus 12.5 mg/0.5 mg Tablet suddenly, serious withdrawal symptoms may occur. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.
• Q. Q. How to manage weight gain associated with the use of Lupizep Plus 12.5 mg/0.5 mg Tablet??
  Ans: There are reports that suggest that the use of Lupizep Plus 12.5 mg/0.5 mg Tablet can cause weight gain. If you keep good eating habits and exercise regularly, you might not gain any weight. It is important to remember that it is easier to stop weight gain than losing increased weight.
• Q. Q. Can the use of Lupizep Plus 12.5 mg/0.5 mg Tablet cause sleepiness??
  Ans: Yes, Lupizep Plus 12.5 mg/0.5 mg Tablet can make you feel sleepy. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities till you know how this medicine affects you.
• Q. Q. Can the use of Lupizep Plus 12.5 mg/0.5 mg Tablet affect my sex life??
  Ans: The use of Lupizep Plus 12.5 mg/0.5 mg Tablet can affect the sexual life of both men and women. Different sexual problems can occur due to Lupizep Plus 12.5 mg/0.5 mg Tablet like decreased sexual desire, erectile dysfunction (inability to develop or maintain erection during the sexual activity) and inability to reach orgasm. It can also cause a decrease in satisfaction and cause discomfort during intercourse. If you experience these problems, discuss with your doctor.
• Q. Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Lupizep Plus 12.5 mg/0.5 mg Tablet??
  Ans: No, do not drink alcohol while taking Lupizep Plus 12.5 mg/0.5 mg Tablet. Drinking alcohol can increase the severity of drowsiness or sleepiness caused by Lupizep Plus 12.5 mg/0.5 mg Tablet.
• Q. Q. How long does Lupizep Plus 12.5 mg/0.5 mg Tablet take to work??
  Ans: Everybody responds differently to treatment. In general, it can take several weeks to feel the full benefits of Lupizep Plus 12.5 mg/0.5 mg Tablet, although some people may start to feel better sooner. When taking Lupizep Plus 12.5 mg/0.5 mg Tablet, it is important to give it time to work.
• Q. Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Lupizep Plus 12.5 mg/0.5 mg Tablet??
  Ans: Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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