Esta 5 Tablet

How to use Esta 5 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. Esta 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Esta 5 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 in depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.

Expert Advice

• It is one of the most well-tolerated antidepressant.
• Esta 5 Tablet effectively treats a variety of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and panic disorders.
• It can take 2-3 weeks for Esta 5 Tablet to start working.
• It has a lower chance of causing sexual dysfunction than other similar medications.
• Take it in the morning since it can keep you awake if taken late at night.
• Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
• The addiction/dependence potential of Esta 5 Tablet is very less.
• Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Does Esta cause hair loss?

There are some case reports of hair loss with the use of Esta. It is very infrequent and it usually stops after the discontinuation of the drug. It can be very distressing for a person, especially for the females. So a person should tell his doctor if he is having hair loss with the use of Esta.

Q. Can I take Esta with coffee?

There is usually no significant effect of taking coffee with Esta but a very high quantity of consumption of coffee may cause restlessness and anxiety.

Q. Why does Esta cause nausea?

Esta increases the activity of serotonin, a chemical responsible for inducing vomiting.

Q. How to manage weight gain associated with the use of Esta?

There are reports that suggest that the use of Esta can cause weight gain. If you maintain good eating habits and exercise regularly, you might not gain any weight. An important point to remember is that it is easier to prevent weight gain than to lose increased weight.

Q. Can I stop taking Esta when my symptoms are relieved?

No, you should continue to take Esta even if you feel well. If you stop Esta suddenly, serious withdrawal symptoms may occur. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.

Q. Can the use of Esta cause sleepiness?

Yes, Esta can make you feel sleepy. At the beginning of your treatment: do not drive, operate machinery, work at heights, or participate in potentially dangerous activities, until you know how this medicine affects you. Show moreShow less