How does Stablon (Tianeptine) work:

Stablon (Tianeptine) is a serotonin reuptake accelerator. Stablon (Tianeptine) may be prescribed for: neurotic or reactive states of depression; angiodepressive states with somatic complaints such as digestive problems or; angiodepressive states observed in the alcoholic undergoing detoxification.

Dosage & Administration:

The recommended dosage for Stablon is one tablet taken by mouth, three times daily, before breakfast, lunch and dinner. This dosage should be lowered for patients over 70 years of age and those with renal problems. Do not interrupt treatment with Stablon without first consulting your physician and follow his or her instructions.

Side Effects:

• gastralgia
• abdominal pain
• dryness of the mouth
• anorexia
• nausea
• vomiting
• flatulence Insomnia
• drowsiness
• nightmares
• asthenia Tachycardia
• extrasystole
• precordialgia dizziness
• headaches
• faintness
• trembling
• upsets Respiratory discomfort
• tightness of the throat Myalgia
• lumbago

Precautions:

Any patient about to undergo general anaesthetic should inform the anaesthetist and stop treatment 24 to 48 hours before the medical intervention. Should an emergency operation prove to be necessary, this may be carried out without stopping treatment previously but with the correct operative supervision. As with other antidepressants, when treatment is to be stopped, reduce the dosage gradually over a period of 7 to 14 days. Inform your physician if you are pregnant or breast-feeding your baby.

Further Information:

Stablon should not be used:

• with MAO inhibitors (as a rule, there should be an interval of 15 days between a MAOI and Tianeptine treatments);
• by expectant or nursing mothers;
• by children of less than 15 years of age.

Should you have any doubt, consult your physician.