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What is Sinequan and why is it prescribed? Sinequan is used in the treatment of depression and anxiety. Sinequan helps relieve tension, improve sleep, elevate mood, increase energy, and generally ease the feelings of fear, guilt, apprehension, and worry most people experience. It is effective in treating people whose depression and/or anxiety is psychological, associated with alcoholism, or a result of another disease or psychotic depressive disorders. Serious, sometimes fatal, reactions have occurred when Sinequan is used in combination with drugs known as MAO inhibitors. Any drug of this type should be discontinued at least 2 weeks prior to starting treatment with Sinequan, and you should be carefully monitored by your doctor. If you are taking any prescription or nonprescription drugs, consult your doctor before taking Sinequan. How should you take Sinequan? Follow your doctors directions for taking Sinequan. It may take several weeks for you to feel better. If you miss a dose and you are taking several doses a day, take the missed dose as soon as you remember, then take any remaining doses for that day at evenly spaced intervals. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take two doses at the same time. If you are taking a single dose at bedtime and do not remember until the next morning, skip the dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. Store Sinequan at room temperature. Are there any Sinequan side effects? Sinequan side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. The most common Sinequan side effect is drowsiness. Less common or rare Sinequan side effects may include blurred vision, breast development in males, bruises, buzzing or ringing in the ears, changes in sex drive, chills, confusion, constipation, diarrhea, difficulty urinating, disorientation, dizziness, dry mouth, enlarged breasts, fatigue, fluid retention, flushing, fragmented or incomplete movements, hair loss, hallucinations, headache, high fever, high or low blood sugar, inappropriate breast milk secretion, indigestion, inflammation of the mouth, itching and skin rash, lack of muscle control, loss of appetite, loss of coordination, low blood pressure, nausea, nervousness, numbness, poor bladder control, rapid heartbeat, red or brownish spots on the skin, seizures, sensitivity to light, severe muscle stiffness, sore throat, sweating, swelling of the testicles, taste disturbances, tingling sensation, tremors, vomiting, weakness, weight gain, and yellow eyes and skin. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Sinequan? If Sinequan is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. Alcohol increases the danger in a Sinequan overdose. Do not drink alcohol while taking Sinequan. Never combine Sinequan with drugs known as MAO inhibitors. Medications in this category include the antidepressants Nardil and Parnate. If you are switching from Prozac, wait at least 5 weeks after your last dose of Prozac before starting Sinequan. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Sinequan with Antidepressants that act on serotonin (such as Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil), Other antidepressants (such as Elavil and Serzone), Carbamazepine (Tegretol), Cimetidine (Tagamet), Clonidine (Catapres), Flecainide (Tambocor), Guanethidine (Ismelin), Major tranquilizers (such as Compazine, Mellaril, and Thorazine), Propafenone (Rythmol), Quinidine (Quinidex), or Tolazamide (Tolinase). Are there any special warnings about Sinequan? Sinequan may cause you to become drowsy or less alert. Driving or operating dangerous machinery or participating in any hazardous activity that requires full mental alertness is not recommended. Notify your doctor or dentist that you are taking Sinequan if you have a medical emergency, and before you have surgery or dental treatment. |
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