Bipolar depression

In Bipolar depression Fostera 20 mg/10 mg Tablet works to restore the normal balance of nerve activity in your brain. It can help prevent extreme changes in mood and help you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of low mood. It can take several weeks for this medicine to work and you may still feel low during this time. It is likely that you will take this medicine for at least six months but possibly much longer. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor advises you to. You should continue to eat well and keep fit to reduce symptoms of bipolar disorder.

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. Fostera 20 mg/10 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Fostera 20 mg/10 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of bipolar depression. It works by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain which improves mood and physical symptoms of depression.Fostera 20 mg/10 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food preferably at the same time each day. 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 as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea vomiting diarrhea constipation dry mouth muscle rigidity restlessness tremor delayed ejaculation anorgasmia (decreased orgasm) and low sexual desire. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. However these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.Before taking Fostera 20 mg/10 mg Tablet inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney disease epilepsy Parkinson’s disease glaucoma or any heart disease. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing cough and/ or allergy medication. You should avoid alcohol while taking Fostera 20 mg/10 mg Tablet as it may worsen certain side effects.Fostera 20 mg/10 mg Tablet can also lead to weight gain eat a healthy balanced diet avoid snacking with high-calorie food and exercise regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior new or worsening depression or suicidal thoughts or behavior.

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. Fostera 20 mg/10 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fostera 20 mg/10 mg Tablet. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Fostera 20 mg/10 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Fostera 20 mg/10 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Fostera 20 mg/10 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Fostera 20 mg/10 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Fostera 20 mg/10 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Fostera 20 mg/10 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Fostera 20 mg/10 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Fostera 20 mg/10 mg Tablet take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS

Bipolar depression

Nausea | Vomiting | Diarrhea | Constipation | Dryness in mouth | Weight gain | Sleepiness | Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing) | Dizziness | Muscle stiffness | Restlessness | Tremors | Delayed ejaculation | Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm) | Low sexual desire

UNSAFE

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

UNSAFE

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED