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Obsikon CR 12.5 Tablet Substitute

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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:

Obsikon CR 12.5 Tablet belongs to a group of antidepressant medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Obsikon 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. Obsikon 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. Obsikon CR 12.5 Tablet has fewer unwanted side effects than older antidepressants and helps people recover from depression.

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Obsikon 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.

Obsikon 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 Obsikon CR 12.5 Tablet without consulting your doctor as it could lead to withdrawal effects. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Obsikon 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 Obsikon CR 12.5 Tablet ; the doctor may reduce the dose gradually.

Obsikon 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 Obsikon 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.

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