The tablets act as a selective noradrenaline re-uptake inhibitor, which acts on the nerve cells in the brain. Noradrenaline acts as a neurotransmitter for the brain. When it is released for the nerve cells it helps to lighten the mood. If the level of noradrenaline released, by the nerve cells is decreased the person feels depression. Reboxetine works to prevents absorption of noradrenaline back into the nerve cells and helps relieve depression.
The dosages vary for an individual patient. Only a doctor can determine the correct dose depending on the symptoms of the ailment. Take the dosage as recommended by the doctor if you miss any dose skip that dose and take the next regular dose.
The drug is available in the form of tablets that can be taken orally. It is very important to follow the prescription as advised by the doctor. You could ask your health care provider about more information if you have any doubts about the dosages.
The commonly associated side effects with the use of this medication include constipation, dry mouth, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, excessive sweating and insomnia. In very rare cases the patients having the treatment reported hypertension.
Some other side effects that are very unlikely include loss of appetite, anxiety, pain on ejaculation or premature ejaculation, urinary retention and loss of libido.
Although the use of alcohol has no adverse effects the patients are advised to limit the use of alcohol and similar beverage. Overdose of the medicine and allergy to the drug can be dangerous. It the patient observes any allergic reactions to the drug or any other unusual side effects they must promptly consult the doctor. The information about this could also be provided to FDA as well as the drug supplier.
The pregnant women, women planning a pregnancy or the breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before taking the medication. It is unknown if the medicine could harm fetus or the infants nursing on mother’s breast milk.
