Agomelatine

Written By Dr. Swati Mishra

Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan

Last updated 27 Sep 2022 | 01:22 PM (UTC)

Agomelatine Uses

Agomelatine is used in the treatment of depression.

How Agomelatine works

Agomelatine is a melatonin agonist. It works by resynchronizing the sleep-wake cycle that is disturbed in depression.

Common side effects of Agomelatine

Headache, Dizziness, Fatigue, Anxiety, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Sleepiness, Increased liver enzymes, Abnormal dreams, Gastrointestinal disturbance, Weight gain

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Medicine brands for Agomelatine

Agoprex

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹163 to ₹163

1 variant(s)

Noveltin

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Eisai Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd

₹110 to ₹110

1 variant(s)

Agotine

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹83 to ₹83

1 variant(s)

Agonin

Chemo Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹139 to ₹139

1 variant(s)

Agodep

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹72 to ₹72

1 variant(s)

Simelatin

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Expert advice for Agomelatine

You have been prescribed Agomelatine for the treatment of depression.
It may take a few weeks for this medicine to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
It should be taken at bedtime.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Agomelatine can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as that may lead to increased side effects.
You may need regular blood tests to monitor your liver and kidney functions while you are taking this medication.
Inform your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.