Survector 100mg Tablet is known as a tricyclic antidepressant. It is used to treat depression. It also helps to enhance and brighten up the mood and considered effective in treating depression that is unresponsive to alternative treatment. Survector 100mg Tablet is normally taken before bedtime because it can make you feel sleepy. 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. If you have missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any dose and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medicine may not work straight away and could take several days to weeks before you get the full effects. Do not stop the medication without talking to the doctor. Your doctor may suggest dose may be modified or gradually decreased before stopping the medication. The most common side effects of this medicine include an increase in 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, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. To lower the chances of dizziness, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also lead to weight gain in some people. Most of the common side effects tend to be mild. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing side effects if they bother you or do not go away. 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 addictive, but you can experience additional side effects (withdrawal symptoms) if you stop taking it suddenly.

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

If you miss a dose of Survector 100mg 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.

• Q. Q. What is Survector 100mg Tablet used for??
  Ans: Survector 100mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat depression that is not responsive to any alternative medicines. It helps to elevate the mood and enhances the behavior by creating a feeling of well being.
• Q. Q. What are the side effects of Survector 100mg Tablet??
  Ans: The most common side effects of Survector 100mg Tablet are increased heart rate, dryness in mouth, weight gain, difficulty in urination, constipation and orthostatic hypotension (sudden decrease in blood pressure on standing). Please consult your doctor if these side effects worry you, to know about ways of treating or preventing them.
• Q. Q. Does Survector 100mg Tablet cause any effect on pregnancy or the newborn??
  Ans: Do not take Survector 100mg Tablet during pregnancy unless recommended by the doctor. If you take this medicine during the last trimester of the pregnancy, the newborn may develop symptoms such as irritability, rigidity, irregular body movements, irregular breathing, poor drinking, loud crying, difficulty in urinating and constipation.
• Q. Q. I have been taking Survector 100mg Tablet for depression since a week and recently I have been wanting to harm myself. What should I do? Is it because of the medicine??
  Ans: If you get suicidal thoughts or want to harm yourself, immediately consult your doctor or go to the hospital. Your suicidal tendencies may have increased because of the medicine or because of your disease. This is more common in people who have previously had suicidal tendencies or are young adults (less than 25 years old). However, the effect of medicine differs from individual to individual. Generally, it takes about 2 weeks to show its effect but may take longer.
• Q. Q. Can Survector 100mg Tablet cause urinary problems??
  Ans: Yes, Survector 100mg Tablet can cause urinary problems. It is more commonly seen in elderly patients who are more than 65 years old. The patient may face difficulty in passing urine which can further lead to a urinary tract infection. You should consult your doctor immediately if you develop these symptoms.

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