Pifzot 0.25mg/20mg Tablet

Short Description

Pifzot 0.25mg/20mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of depression. It calms the brain by decreasing abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells and increases some chemical messenger in the brain that improves mood.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Pifzot 0.25mg/20mg Tablet is taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has habit-forming potential. 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 this may cause nausea, anxiety, dysphoria, and agitation.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pifzot 0.25mg/20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, and low sexual desire. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness.

Alcohol Warning

Avoid alcohol while taking Pifzot 0.25mg/20mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Pifzot 0.25mg/20mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines.

Pifzot 0.25mg/20mg Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of depression. It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two feeling it is not helping. Do not stop taking Pifzot 0.25mg/20mg Tablet unless your doctor tells you to do so. Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems and your doctor will probably want you to reduce your dose gradually when this becomes necessary. Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other antidepressant.