Lafaxin
Lafaxin Products are primarily used for
Depression, Anxiety disorder
About Lafaxin Products
Lafaxin Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Lafaxin are Nausea, Dizziness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Decreased appetite, Headache, Sleepiness, Weakness, Dryness in mouth, Sweating.
How Lafaxin Products work
Venlafaxine works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance.
Patient Concerns about Lafaxin Products
Frequently asked questions about Lafaxin Products
Frequently asked questions about Venlafaxine
Q. Can Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR cause sedation?
Yes. Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR can cause sedation. You should inform your doctor if you are taking any other sleep inducing medicines before starting Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR.
Q. Is Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR a psychotropic drug?
Yes. Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR is a psychotropic drug. Any medication capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behaviour are called psychotropic drugs.
Q. Is Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR a narcotic?
No. Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR is not a narcotic drug. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine.
Q. What is the difference between Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR ER and XR?
Both are same medication. Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR 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.
Q. Can I take mirtazapine along with Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR?
No. There can be a serious side effect when mirtazapine is taken with Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR. 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.
Q. Can I take Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR with citalopram?
No. Citalopram and Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR 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.
Q. What is the relation between Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR and p-glycoprotein?
P-glycoprotein is responsible for the expulsion of Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR from the brain. Some studies have shown that Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR and its metabolite inhibit the p-glycoprotein.
Q. Where is Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR absorbed?
Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR is absorbed from the intestine after being metabolised by the liver.
Q. When should I take Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR?
Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR is a medication to treat generalised depressive disorder or depression. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Q. Can Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR cause high blood pressure?
Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR treatment is associated with sustained increases in blood pressure in some people. It is recommended that people who are being treated with Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR should have regular monitoring of blood pressure. For such people, either dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.
Q. Can Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR cause constipation?
Yes. Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR 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.
Q. Can Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR cause weight loss?
Yes. Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR is known to cause weight loss in some patients. In research studies, a dose-dependent weight loss was noted in patients treated with Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR for several weeks. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.
Q. Can Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR cause addiction?
No. Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR does not have habit-forming potential.
Q. Can I take Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR 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.
Q. Can gabapentin be given along with Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR?
Yes. Gabapentin can be given with Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR 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.
Q. What is the difference between Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR and desvenlafaxine?
Desvenlafaxine is an active metabolite of Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR. It is the same medication in an active form.
Q. Can fibromyalgia be treated with Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR?
Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Some research studies have shown promising results of Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Q. Can nerve pain be treated with Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR?
Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR 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.
Q. Why does Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR cause loss of appetite?
Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR 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.
Q. What are good alternatives to Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR, 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 Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR by yourself it can lead to increased adverse effects.