Vifax 150mg Tablet ER is used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorder. It alters the chemicals in the brain that cause symptoms of anxiety such as irritability, restlessness, lack of concentration, fatigue, sweating, increased heart rate, and unwanted or racing thoughts.

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER should be taken with food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), decreased appetite, anxiety, constipation, increased sweating, and sexual dysfunction. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. However, these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.

Before taking Vifax 150mg Tablet ER, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, liver, or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.

Uses of Vifax Tablet ER

Benefits of Vifax Tablet ER

In Depression

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better, and increases your energy levels. Vifax 150mg Tablet ER prevents extreme mood changes and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.

In Anxiety disorder

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER works by stopping your brain from releasing the chemicals that make you feel anxious so it can reduce the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and sleep problems that often come with Anxiety disorder. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.

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Side effects of Vifax Tablet ER

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Vifax

Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Decreased appetite
Anxiety
Constipation
Increased sweating
Sexual dysfunction

How to use Vifax Tablet ER

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. Vifax 150mg Tablet ER is to be taken with food.

How Vifax Tablet ER works

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Vifax 150mg Tablet ER.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Babies should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and adequate weight gain.

Driving

UNSAFE

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As side effects of Vifax 150mg Tablet ER are dizziness, confusion and eye sight changes such as blurred vision and this may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vifax 150mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vifax 150mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Vifax Tablet ER?

If you miss a dose of Vifax 150mg Tablet ER, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER helps in treating depression and anxiety.
It may take 2 to 4 weeks for Vifax 150mg Tablet ER to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Vifax 150mg Tablet ER as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
It may cause a sensation of restlessness, especially when you first start taking it. Inform your doctor if this happens to you.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

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Patient concerns

Mental Depression , Anxiety disorder

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.

Mixed anxiety depressive disorder

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

What are possible physical symptoms of anxiety disorder and depression.

Dr. Subrata Naskar

Psychiatry

Hi PATIENT me clear that for you. Depression is usually associated with a lot of physical symptoms like increased fatigue, decreased amount of sleep or interrupted sleep, loss of appetite usually cause more than 5% body weight loss, loss of libido. But its effect is mainly psychological whivh causes persist low mood, inability to enjoy pleasurable activities, low self esteem, bleak view of the future, guilty feeling etc. These symptoms have to be present persistently for 2 weeks to be called depression. On the other hand, anxiety has two main components, worry and fear. The common physical complaints are extreme sweating, butterfly like feeling in stomach, fidgetiness, increased frequency of urination. If associated with panic attacks, there is often palpitation, respiratory distress, dryness of throat, a sense of doom. Anxiety disorders are of various types and each have varied specific set of symptoms, but these are usually in common.

SUFFERING FROM ACIDITY, SLEEP DISORDER, NAUSIA, DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY AND ALSO FATTY LIVER

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Dear sir your problem can surely be treated with homeopathy but as your case is a chronic case it requires long case taking, examination and regular follow up, therefore, please visit a homeopath so that he can examine you and guide you accordingly. Till the time you can start taking Ipecac 30, 4 drops in half cup water thrice daily. For Do?s and Don?ts while taking homeopathic medicines visit www.arorasclinic.com/homeopathy

Anxiety disorder from.past 4 years taking paroxitine and clonazepam 12.5 /0.5 mg

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Based in your clinical history, your doctor plans the type of medicine and it's dose and duration. For first episode of anxiety/ depression/ panic, the usual maintenance phase is 6 months of asymptomatic period, after which medicines can be gradually tapered. But treatment may need to continue longer depending on severity and frequency of episodes. To take any decision to change medication or stop them, several factors have to be taken in account for which regular follow up with your psychiatrist is important. For second opinion, seek a proper consultation with another psychiatrist and take along your previous prescriptions.

FAQs

Can Vifax 150mg Tablet ER cause sedation?

Yes. Vifax 150mg Tablet ER can cause sedation. You should inform your doctor if you are taking any other sleep inducing medicines before starting Vifax 150mg Tablet ER.

Is Vifax 150mg Tablet ER a psychotropic drug?

Yes. Vifax 150mg Tablet ER is a psychotropic drug. Any medication capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behaviour are called psychotropic drugs.

Is Vifax 150mg Tablet ER a narcotic?

No. Vifax 150mg Tablet ER is not a narcotic drug. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine.

What is the difference between Vifax 150mg Tablet ER ER and XR?

Both are same medication. Vifax 150mg Tablet ER ER and XR both means extended release preparation which releases the medication slowly into the body and maintains a constant needed medications levels. The advantage of taking ER/XR tablets is the frequency of dosage can be decreased.

Can I take mirtazapine along with Vifax 150mg Tablet ER?

No. There can be a serious side effect when mirtazapine is taken with Vifax 150mg Tablet ER. It can cause a serious condition called as serotonin syndrome. It is a potentially life-threatening can present as agitation, hallucinations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tachycardia, labile blood pressure, hyperthermia and coma.

Can I take Vifax 150mg Tablet ER with citalopram?

No. Citalopram and Vifax 150mg Tablet ER both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or use any alternate drug. It can cause a serious condition called as serotonin syndrome. It is a potentially life-threatening can present as agitation, hallucinations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tachycardia, labile blood pressure, hyperthermia and coma.

What is the relation between Vifax 150mg Tablet ER and p-glycoprotein?

P-glycoprotein is responsible for the expulsion of Vifax 150mg Tablet ER from the brain. Some studies have shown that Vifax 150mg Tablet ER and its metabolite inhibit the p-glycoprotein.

Where is Vifax 150mg Tablet ER absorbed?

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER is absorbed from the intestine after being metabolised by the liver.

When should I take Vifax 150mg Tablet ER?

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER is a medication to treat generalised depressive disorder or depression. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.

Can Vifax 150mg Tablet ER cause high blood pressure?

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER treatment is associated with sustained increases in blood pressure in some people. It is recommended that people who are being treated with Vifax 150mg Tablet ER should have regular monitoring of blood pressure. For such people, either dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.

Can Vifax 150mg Tablet ER cause constipation?

Yes. Vifax 150mg Tablet ER is known to cause constipation in some patients. Take a fiber-rich diet and drink plenty of water. You may consider taking laxatives as well. Your doctor will suggest ways to prevent or manage it. Please consult your doctor if it does not resolve or gets worse.

Can Vifax 150mg Tablet ER cause weight loss?

Yes. Vifax 150mg Tablet ER is known to cause weight loss in some patients. In research studies, a dose-dependent weight loss was noted in patients treated with Vifax 150mg Tablet ER for several weeks. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.

Can Vifax 150mg Tablet ER cause addiction?

No. Vifax 150mg Tablet ER does not have habit-forming potential.

Can I take Vifax 150mg Tablet ER tablet instead of a capsule?

You can take a tablet instead of the capsule but only under consultation or prescription of a doctor. You should not change it yourself as the different formulation of a medication may have a different action as drug release would be different in both. This can lead to an inappropriate treatment and may lead to side effects or even failure of treatment.

Can gabapentin be given along with Vifax 150mg Tablet ER?

Yes. Gabapentin can be given with Vifax 150mg Tablet ER but only with a consultation of a doctor. They both, when given together, causes an increase drowsiness, sleepiness and decreased concentration in work. Take with caution.

What is the difference between Vifax 150mg Tablet ER and desvenlafaxine?

Desvenlafaxine is an active metabolite of Vifax 150mg Tablet ER. It is the same medication in an active form.

Can fibromyalgia be treated with Vifax 150mg Tablet ER?

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Some research studies have shown promising results of Vifax 150mg Tablet ER in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.

Can nerve pain be treated with Vifax 150mg Tablet ER?

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER is not approved for treatment of nerve pain disorders but some researchers have proved its efficacy in nerve pain. It is currently used off-label for nerve pain.

Why does Vifax 150mg Tablet ER cause loss of appetite?

Vifax 150mg Tablet ER is known to cause changes in the neurotransmitters levels and chemicals in the brain which leads to decrease in appetite and this loss of appetite is dose dependent.

What are good alternatives to Vifax 150mg Tablet ER, particularly when a side effect is reduced sex drive?

If you find any side effects like decreased sex drive or impotence talk to your doctor and then you can have some other drug. Do not stop Vifax 150mg Tablet ER by yourself it can lead to increased adverse effects.

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Vifax 150mg Tablet ER

Product introduction

Uses of Vifax Tablet ER

Benefits of Vifax Tablet ER

In Depression

In Anxiety disorder

Side effects of Vifax Tablet ER

Common side effects of Vifax

How to use Vifax Tablet ER

How Vifax Tablet ER works

Safety advice

What if you forget to take Vifax Tablet ER?

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

Can Vifax 150mg Tablet ER cause sedation?

Is Vifax 150mg Tablet ER a psychotropic drug?

Is Vifax 150mg Tablet ER a narcotic?

What is the difference between Vifax 150mg Tablet ER ER and XR?

Can I take mirtazapine along with Vifax 150mg Tablet ER?

Can I take Vifax 150mg Tablet ER with citalopram?

What is the relation between Vifax 150mg Tablet ER and p-glycoprotein?

Where is Vifax 150mg Tablet ER absorbed?

When should I take Vifax 150mg Tablet ER?

Can Vifax 150mg Tablet ER cause high blood pressure?

Can Vifax 150mg Tablet ER cause constipation?

Can Vifax 150mg Tablet ER cause weight loss?

Can Vifax 150mg Tablet ER cause addiction?

Can I take Vifax 150mg Tablet ER tablet instead of a capsule?

Can gabapentin be given along with Vifax 150mg Tablet ER?

What is the difference between Vifax 150mg Tablet ER and desvenlafaxine?

Can fibromyalgia be treated with Vifax 150mg Tablet ER?

Can nerve pain be treated with Vifax 150mg Tablet ER?

Why does Vifax 150mg Tablet ER cause loss of appetite?

What are good alternatives to Vifax 150mg Tablet ER, particularly when a side effect is reduced sex drive?

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