Psyfax

Composition for Psyfax Products

Psyfax Products are primarily used for

Depression, Anxiety disorder

About Psyfax Products

Uses of Psyfax Products

Venlafaxine is used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorder.

Psyfax Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Psyfax are Nausea, Dizziness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Decreased appetite, Headache, Sleepiness, Weakness, Dryness in mouth, Sweating.

How Psyfax 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 Psyfax Products

Frequently asked questions about Psyfax Products

Frequently asked questions about Venlafaxine

Q. Can Psyfax 75 ER Capsule cause sedation?
Yes. Psyfax 75 ER Capsule can cause sedation. You should inform your doctor if you are taking any other sleep inducing medicines before starting Psyfax 75 ER Capsule.
Q. Is Psyfax 75 ER Capsule a psychotropic drug?
Yes. Psyfax 75 ER Capsule is a psychotropic drug. Any medication capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behaviour are called psychotropic drugs.
Q. Is Psyfax 75 ER Capsule a narcotic?
No. Psyfax 75 ER Capsule 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 Psyfax 75 ER Capsule ER and XR?
Both are same medication. Psyfax 75 ER Capsule 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 Psyfax 75 ER Capsule?
No. There can be a serious side effect when mirtazapine is taken with Psyfax 75 ER Capsule. 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 Psyfax 75 ER Capsule with citalopram?
No. Citalopram and Psyfax 75 ER Capsule 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 Psyfax 75 ER Capsule and p-glycoprotein?
P-glycoprotein is responsible for the expulsion of Psyfax 75 ER Capsule from the brain. Some studies have shown that Psyfax 75 ER Capsule and its metabolite inhibit the p-glycoprotein.
Q. Where is Psyfax 75 ER Capsule absorbed?
Psyfax 75 ER Capsule is absorbed from the intestine after being metabolised by the liver.
Q. When should I take Psyfax 75 ER Capsule?
Psyfax 75 ER Capsule is a medication to treat generalised depressive disorder or depression. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Q. Can Psyfax 75 ER Capsule cause high blood pressure?
Psyfax 75 ER Capsule treatment is associated with sustained increases in blood pressure in some people. It is recommended that people who are being treated with Psyfax 75 ER Capsule should have regular monitoring of blood pressure. For such people, either dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.
Q. Can Psyfax 75 ER Capsule cause constipation?
Yes. Psyfax 75 ER Capsule 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 Psyfax 75 ER Capsule cause weight loss?
Yes. Psyfax 75 ER Capsule is known to cause weight loss in some patients. In research studies, a dose-dependent weight loss was noted in patients treated with Psyfax 75 ER Capsule for several weeks. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.
Q. Can Psyfax 75 ER Capsule cause addiction?
No. Psyfax 75 ER Capsule does not have habit-forming potential.
Q. Can I take Psyfax 75 ER Capsule 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 Psyfax 75 ER Capsule?
Yes. Gabapentin can be given with Psyfax 75 ER Capsule 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 Psyfax 75 ER Capsule and desvenlafaxine?
Desvenlafaxine is an active metabolite of Psyfax 75 ER Capsule. It is the same medication in an active form.
Q. Can fibromyalgia be treated with Psyfax 75 ER Capsule?
Psyfax 75 ER Capsule is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Some research studies have shown promising results of Psyfax 75 ER Capsule in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Q. Can nerve pain be treated with Psyfax 75 ER Capsule?
Psyfax 75 ER Capsule 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 Psyfax 75 ER Capsule cause loss of appetite?
Psyfax 75 ER Capsule 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 Psyfax 75 ER Capsule, 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 Psyfax 75 ER Capsule by yourself it can lead to increased adverse effects.

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