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