Stablon (Tianeptine) is an anti- depressant medication that affects the nerves in the brain use to send messages to one another. Stablon is in a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRI s.

Stablon is in a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a class that also contains fluoxetine (Prozac) and sertraline (Zoloft).

Stablon is an anti- depressant medication that affects the chemicals in the brain use to send messages to one another. These chemical messengers, called neurotransmitters, are released by one nerve and taken up by other nerves. Neurotransmitters that are released but not taken up by other nerves are taken up by the nerves that release them (reuptake). Many experts

The recommended dose of Stablon is 1 tablet taken by mouth, 3 times daily, before breakfast, lunch and dinner.

This dose should be lowered for patients over 70 years of age and those with renal problems.

Do not interrupt treatment without first consulting your doctor and follow his instructions.

If you miss a Stablon dose
If you miss a dose of Stablon, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses of Stablon .

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Stablon should not be used with MAO indicators.
To prevent accidental interactions between different medicines, inform your doctor or chemist regularly if you should be taking any other pharmaceutical product.

Most Important Fact about Stablon
Your symptoms may seem to improve within 1 to 4 weeks after beginning treatment with Stablon . Even if you feel better, continue to take Stablon as long as your doctor tells you to do so.

Stablon precautions if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Stablon may inhibit labour. However, the risk to the foetus should be balanced against the risk of the mothers uncontrolled high blood pressure. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

More common side effects of Stablon may include:

• abnormal ejaculation,
• abnormal orgasm,
• constipation,
• decreased appetite,
• decreased sex drive,
• diarrhea,
• drowsiness,
• dry mouth,
• gas,
• impotence,
• male and female genital disorders,
• nausea,
• nervousness,
• sleeplessness,
• sweating,
• tremor,
• weakness,
• vertigo

Less common