Trisun 50mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Sunrise Remedies Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Dosulepin (50mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Trisun 50mg Tablet is a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression and anxiety disorder.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Trisun 50mg Tablet works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that stabilizes and enhances the mood. It is better to take it before bedtime because it can make you feel drowsy. 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. Do not skip any dose and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication must not be stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor. Your dose may be modified or gradually decreased before stopping the medication.
Directions for Use
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. Trisun 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Trisun 50mg Tablet is a tricyclic antidepressant. It increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.
Quick Tips
It may take 4 to 6 weeks for Trisun 50mg Tablet to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed. It may cause sleepiness. Take it at bedtime and do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Monitor your weight during the treatment as this medicine can cause weight gain and increased appetite. Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Frequently asked questions
What is Trisun 50mg Tablet used for?
Trisun 50mg Tablet is a medicine prescribed to treat anxiety disorder and depression that hasn't responded to other treatments. It's also used to relieve nerve pain and fibromyalgia. It should only be taken as directed by your doctor.
Is Trisun 50mg Tablet a muscle relaxant?
No, Trisun 50mg Tablet is not a muscle relaxant. It's a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) medication used for the treatment of depression, nerve pain, and anxiety disorder.
What is the difference between Trisun 50mg Tablet and amitriptyline?
Trisun 50mg Tablet and amitriptyline are chemically similar but belong to different classes of antidepressants. They have overlapping pharmacological properties.
Is Trisun 50mg Tablet the same as doxepin?
Trisun 50mg Tablet and doxepin are different medications but belong to similar chemical families. Doxepin, at low doses, can improve sleep in patients with insomnia. It's also available in topical form for use in various neuro-dermatitis syndromes, particularly itching.
How to stop Trisun 50mg Tablet?
If your doctor tells you to stop taking Trisun 50mg Tablet, slowly reduce the dose over 4 weeks. Never stop taking it suddenly as this can lead to serious side effects like aggression, anxiety, blurred vision, concentration problems, constipation and crying spells.
Is Trisun 50mg Tablet fatal?
Yes, Trisun 50mg Tablet can be fatal (cause death) in overdose. This is due to life-threatening or dangerous side effects like hyperthermia, seizures, arrhythmia, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension or sudden death. For this reason, it's not a first-line option for depression.
Can I take Trisun 50mg Tablet with diazepam?
It's best to avoid taking both together. Diazepam is a sedative drug and Trisun 50mg Tablet can cause sedation as a side effect too. Combining the two could increase drowsiness or sleepiness. Inform your doctor if you're taking diazepam.
Can Trisun 50mg Tablet be used for trigeminal neuralgia?
No, Trisun 50mg Tablet is not approved for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal or 5th cranial nerve, one of the most commonly distributed nerves in the head.
Can Trisun 50mg Tablet be used for burning mouth syndrome?
No. Trisun 50mg Tablet is not approved for the treatment of burning mouth syndrome. Burning mouth syndrome is a painful condition affecting the mouth, including feeling of burning, scalding, tingling or numbness that may occur every day for months or longer.
Can I take Trisun 50mg Tablet for depression?
Yes. Trisun 50mg Tablet is prescribed to treat depression and can also be used to address insomnia associated with depression, which may be beneficial for some patients.
Can I use Trisun 50mg Tablet for fibromyalgia?
Yes, Trisun 50mg Tablet is not specifically approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a pain syndrome with tenderness but no structural pathology in muscles, ligaments or joints.
Can I use Trisun 50mg Tablet for nerve pain?
Yes. Trisun 50mg Tablet is indicated to treat nerve pain/neuropathic pain. This type of pain arises from damage to, or dysfunction of, any part of the peripheral or central nervous system. It's often associated with diseases that affect nerves such as diabetes mellitus or herpes infections.
