Prosag 25mg Tablet is a type of antidepressant belonging to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) group of medicines. It is widely prescribed to treat depression and anxiety-related conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder.

Prosag 25mg Tablet is used to treat depression and Anxiety.

Uses of Prosag Tablet

Benefits of Prosag Tablet

In Treatment of Depression

Prosag 25mg Tablet works by increasing the level of a chemical called serotonin in the brain. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, and helps you sleep better. It has fewer side effects than older antidepressants. It usually takes 4-6 weeks for this medicine to work so you need to keep taking it even if you feel it is not working. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel better unless your doctor advises you to.

In Treatment of Panic disorder

Prosag 25mg Tablet can help relieve symptoms of many panic disorders including panic attacks. It can help you feel calmer and improve your ability to deal with problems. Do not stop taking it, even when you feel better, unless your doctor advises you to.

In Treatment of Anxiety disorder

Prosag 25mg Tablet helps relieve symptoms of many anxiety disorders including obsessive-compulsive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder by increasing the level of a chemical called serotonin in your brain. It has fewer side effects than older antidepressants and is normally taken once a day. It helps you feel calm with a better ability to deal with problems. Exercise and a healthy diet can also improve your mood. Keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.

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Side effects of Prosag Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Prosag

Nausea
Fatigue
Dryness in mouth
Loss of appetite
Increased sweating
Dizziness
Nervousness
Tremors
Low sexual desire
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Confusion
Constipation
Erectile dysfunction
Delayed ejaculation
Decreased libido

How to use Prosag Tablet

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. Prosag 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Prosag Tablet works

Prosag 25mg Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and also relieves symptoms of panic disorder, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Prosag 25mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Prosag 25mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Prosag 25mg 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

Prosag 25mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Prosag 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Prosag 25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Prosag 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Prosag 25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Prosag Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Prosag 25mg 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.

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Quick tips

It can take 2-3 weeks for Prosag 25mg Tablet to start working.
Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause upset stomach, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance.
If your doctor asks you to stop Prosag 25mg Tablet, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Prosag 25mg Tablet, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
The addiction/dependence potential of Prosag 25mg Tablet is very less.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylpiperidine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Selective Seretonin Reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

Patient concerns

PANIC ATTACK ANXIETY DISORDER T

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Anxiety is the result of a hyperarousal state of nervous system due to a low threshold for threat perception. In simpler words, it's an ongoing flight or fight response. It can elicit a neuro-hormonal response understood as Flight or Fright reaction kicking in physiological cascade of symptoms ranging from palpitations, tachycardia, breathlessness, increased bowel movement, increase frequency of urination, dizziness, muscle tension or pain, trembling, dizziness, blurring of vision to restlessness, confusion and fainting spells. Chronic stress causes prolonged anxiety response with the consequences of slowed me ration, lack of concentration, headaches, fluctuations in blood pressure and increased wear and tear of body tissues. Identifying your stressors, learning to deal with them, de stressing regularly by doing something that makes one feel good, yoga and meditation are some non pharmacological strategies to deal with it. If the condition is persisting for a long time, it's better to see a psychiatrist.

panic disorder, hypochondria syndrome & anxiety neurosis

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Continue medicines as prescribed and follow up with your psychiatrist

Mental Depression , Anxiety disorder

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.

I am suffering from acute anxiety disorder and panic attack kindly suggest me I am suffering from acute anxiety disorder and panic attack kindly suggest me

Dr. Manju Singh

Homeopathy

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Mixed anxiety depressive disorder

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

What are possible physical symptoms of anxiety disorder and depression.

Dr. Subrata Naskar

Psychiatry

Hi PATIENT me clear that for you. Depression is usually associated with a lot of physical symptoms like increased fatigue, decreased amount of sleep or interrupted sleep, loss of appetite usually cause more than 5% body weight loss, loss of libido. But its effect is mainly psychological whivh causes persist low mood, inability to enjoy pleasurable activities, low self esteem, bleak view of the future, guilty feeling etc. These symptoms have to be present persistently for 2 weeks to be called depression. On the other hand, anxiety has two main components, worry and fear. The common physical complaints are extreme sweating, butterfly like feeling in stomach, fidgetiness, increased frequency of urination. If associated with panic attacks, there is often palpitation, respiratory distress, dryness of throat, a sense of doom. Anxiety disorders are of various types and each have varied specific set of symptoms, but these are usually in common.

I had sleep disorder due to panic disorder. Every day feeling discomfort of gastric die to not getting sound sleep

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Sleep problems are often caused by underlying physical and/ or psychological cause. This requires examination of the patient so that proper treatment can be initiated. Often stress/ anxiety/ depression or mood disorder needs to be dealt with and sleeping pills are not adequate treatment. Please go through the link below for further understanding- Sleep Disorders ? Demythifying http://drjyotikapoor.com/2015/01/26/sleep-disorders/

FAQs

After how many days of taking Prosag 25mg Tablet will I start feeling better?

You may start to see an improvement in your symptoms after 1-2 weeks of starting the treatment. In case you do not see any improvement, do not stop the medicine and consult your doctor. It may take around 4-6 weeks to see the full benefits of the medicine.

I feel that my symptoms have worsened after having started taking Prosag 25mg Tablet. Can I stop it on my own or do I need to consult the doctor?

No, do not stop taking Prosag 25mg Tablet abruptly, without consulting your doctor. This is a common problem with Prosag 25mg Tablet that initially you may feel that your symptoms have worsened but the benefits start appearing after 1-2 weeks. If the worsening does not improve even after 1-2 weeks, you must consult your doctor.

Can Prosag 25mg Tablet affect my sex life?

Yes, Prosag 25mg Tablet use may affect your sex life. It can cause decreased sexual desire and inability to reach orgasm in both men and women. Additionally, men may even experience abnormal erection and ejaculation.

What is the effect of Prosag 25mg Tablet on children?

Prosag 25mg Tablet should not be used in children under 18 years of age. The reason being, patients under 18 have an increased risk of experiencing side effects such as suicidal thoughts, aggression, oppositional behavior and anger when they take Prosag 25mg Tablet. If your doctor has prescribed Prosag 25mg Tablet for your child and you are worried about these side effects, discuss it with your doctor.

I have been taking tamoxifen for breast cancer. Can I take Prosag 25mg Tablet with it?

No, you should not take Prosag 25mg Tablet if you are receiving tamoxifen. Tamoxifen often causes hot flashes (episodes of feeling extremely hot), which can be treated with Prosag 25mg Tablet. But Prosag 25mg Tablet may reduce the effectiveness of tamoxifen and can lead to recurrence of breast cancer.

Do I need to be careful while taking Prosag 25mg Tablet if I am a diabetic?

Yes, you need to be careful while taking this medicine if you are a diabetic. Prosag 25mg Tablet may alter your blood sugar levels and your dose of insulin or antidiabetic medicines may need adjustment. Talk to your doctor regarding this and keep a regular check on your blood sugar levels.

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Prosag 25mg Tablet

Product introduction

Uses of Prosag Tablet

Benefits of Prosag Tablet

In Treatment of Depression

In Treatment of Panic disorder

In Treatment of Anxiety disorder

Side effects of Prosag Tablet

Common side effects of Prosag

How to use Prosag Tablet

How Prosag Tablet works

Safety advice

What if you forget to take Prosag Tablet?

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

After how many days of taking Prosag 25mg Tablet will I start feeling better?

I feel that my symptoms have worsened after having started taking Prosag 25mg Tablet. Can I stop it on my own or do I need to consult the doctor?

Can Prosag 25mg Tablet affect my sex life?

What is the effect of Prosag 25mg Tablet on children?

I have been taking tamoxifen for breast cancer. Can I take Prosag 25mg Tablet with it?

Do I need to be careful while taking Prosag 25mg Tablet if I am a diabetic?

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