Alivate 20mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antidepressants used to treat a major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa (eating disorder), and panic disorder. Depression is a mood disorder characterised by the feeling of sadness, unhappiness, anger, hopelessness or loss that interferes with a person’s daily activities.
 
Alivate 20mg Tablet contains ‘Fluoxetine’ which is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. It works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin by nerves, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain which communicates between brain cells. This helps in an increase in serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby helps in regulating mood and treats depression.
 
Take Alivate 20mg Tablet as prescribed. You are advised to take Alivate 20mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition and response to the treatment. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as insomnia (difficulty sleeping), headache, diarrhoea, nausea, fatigue, dry mouth, loss of appetite, and indigestion. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
 
Please do not stop taking Alivate 20mg Tablet on your own as it could lead to withdrawal symptoms. Do not take Alivate 20mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Do not drive or operate machinery as Alivate 20mg Tablet may cause dizziness and might impair your reactions. Alivate 20mg Tablet should not be given to children below 8years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Alivate 20mg Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness.  Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Alivate 20mg Tablet belongs to a group of antidepressant medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Alivate 20mg Tablet is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa (eating disorder), and panic disorder with or without agoraphobia. Alivate 20mg Tablet works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin by nerves, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain which communicates between brain cells. This helps in an increase in serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby helps in regulating mood and treats depression. Alivate 20mg Tablet may also be used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (a severe form of premenstrual syndrome). Alivate 20mg Tablet has fewer unwanted effects than other antidepressant drugs. Alivate 20mg Tablet is used in combination with other drugs to treat bipolar disorder and treatment-resistant depression.

Do not take Alivate 20mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MOA) or have taken them in the last 14days, or if you are taking metoprolol (used to treat high blood pressure). Do not take Alivate 20mg Tablet along with opioid antagonists such as buprenorphine and naloxone as it might lead to a serious condition called serotonin syndrome. Consult your doctor immediately if you have suicidal thoughts such as killing or harming yourself. Inform your doctor if you have/had epilepsy, mania, glaucoma, diabetes, bleeding disorders, or hyponatremia (low sodium levels).  Do not take Alivate 20mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Do not drive or operate machinery as Alivate 20mg Tablet may cause dizziness and might impair your reactions. Alivate 20mg Tablet should not be given to children below 8years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Alivate 20mg Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness.