Sinequan Oral

Sinequan Oral Uses

This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

How To Use Sinequan Oral

Read the Medication Guide available from your pharmacist. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Take this medication by mouth, usually 1 to 3 times daily or as directed by your doctor. If you take it only once a day, take it at bedtime to help reduce daytime sleepiness. The dosage is based on your age, medical condition and response to therapy. Your doctor may start you at a low dose and gradually increase your dose over several weeks. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully.

Use the dropper that comes with the medication to measure out the prescribed amount. Just before taking, mix the drug with half a glass (4 ounces or 120 milliliters) of water, whole/skim milk, or orange, grapefruit, tomato, prune or pineapple juice, and drink all of the mixture. Do not mix with soda or other carbonated beverages. If you are taking this medication in combination with liquid methadone, you may mix both drugs with lemonade, orange juice, sugar water, orange drink mix, or plain water, but not grape juice. Mix only what you need for each dose. Do not prepare a supply for future use.

This medication does not work right away. It may take up to 2 to 3 weeks before you experience the full benefits.

Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day.

It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. Do not suddenly stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is abruptly stopped. Muscle aches, headaches and worsening anxiety may also occur. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.

Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.