Suggest Alternative Medication In Place Of Tancodep

Posted on Tue, 28 Jun 2016

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Question : I have taken since last ten years one tablet each daily of -
- Tancodep 2
- XXXXXXX CR 12.5

For Depression and Anxiety. It is suited to me.
Now in XXXXXXX Tancodep 2 sale has banned. What should be better substitute of the same

As I have been taking Tancodep 2 and XXXXXXX 12.5 tablets hence now I do not have symptoms of depression and anxiety. But I can not discontinue the tablets as I tried earlier and I face dizziness and strain in head.

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Drugs available separately.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your concerns.

Tancodep contains diazepam and imipramine. The combination is banned but both the drugs are available separately.
You can get diazepam 5mg and take half tablet. Imipramine is available in strength of 25mg.

As these are prescription drugs, you will need a valid prescription for it.

Hope this helps.
Thanks.

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