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Exotine CR-12.5 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

PAROXETINE-12.5MG

Uses:

Major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and generalised anxiety disorder.

Medicinal Benefits:

Exotine CR-12.5 Tablet belongs to a group of antidepressant medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Exotine CR-12.5 Tablet is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and generalised anxiety disorder. Exotine CR-12.5 Tablet works by inhibiting serotonin's reuptake by nerves, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain that communicates between brain cells. This helps increase serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby regulating mood and treating depression and anxiety disorders. Exotine CR-12.5 Tablet has fewer unwanted side effects than older antidepressants and helps people recover from depression.

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Exotine CR-12.5 Tablet works by inhibiting serotonin's reuptake by nerves, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain that communicates between brain cells. This increases serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby helping in regulating mood.

Exotine CR-12.5 Tablet is used to treat anxiety disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and generalised anxiety disorder.

Do not discontinue Exotine CR-12.5 Tablet without consulting your doctor as it could lead to withdrawal effects. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Exotine CR-12.5 Tablet for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Exotine CR-12.5 Tablet ; the doctor may reduce the dose gradually.

Exotine CR-12.5 Tablet may cause decreased libido (sex drive), impotence (erectile dysfunction), abnormal ejaculation and problems with orgasm. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Exotine CR-12.5 Tablet . Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.

Please consult your doctor before taking Exotine CR-12.5 Tablet if you have glaucoma as Exotine CR-12.5 Tablet might cause increased pressure in the eye.

Consult your doctor before taking Exotine CR-12.5 Tablet if you have diabetes as Exotine CR-12.5 Tablet might fluctuate blood glucose levels. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is advised if you are taking Exotine CR-12.5 Tablet . Talk to your doctor if your blood sugar levels are unstable.

People taking antidepressants such as Exotine CR-12.5 Tablet are more likely at risk of developing suicidal thoughts. Talk to your doctor immediately if you have thoughts of harming or killing yourself.

Consult your doctor before taking tamoxifen (used to treat cancer) along with Exotine CR-12.5 Tablet as Exotine CR-12.5 Tablet might make tamoxifen less effective.

Exotine CR-12.5 Tablet may cause unusual bleeding or bruising such as vomiting blood or passing blood in stools. Therefore, talk to your doctor before taking Exotine CR-12.5 Tablet if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking medicines that might increase the risk of bleeding such as blood thinners (warfarin), anti-psychotics (perphenazine or clozapine), tricyclic antidepressants (clomipramine), or NSAID’s (acetylsalicylic acid, ibuprofen, celecoxib, etodolac, diclofenac, meloxicam).