Vefax

Composition for Vefax Products

Vefax Products are primarily used for

Depression, Anxiety disorder

About Vefax Products

Uses of Vefax Products

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

Vefax Products side effects

Common

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

How Vefax 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 Vefax Products

Frequently asked questions about Vefax Products

Frequently asked questions about Venlafaxine

Q. Can Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR cause sedation?
Yes. Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR can cause sedation. You should inform your doctor if you are taking any other sleep inducing medicines before starting Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR.
Q. Is Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR a psychotropic drug?
Yes. Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR is a psychotropic drug. Any medication capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behaviour are called psychotropic drugs.
Q. Is Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR a narcotic?
No. Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR 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 Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR ER and XR?
Both are same medication. Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR 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 Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR?
No. There can be a serious side effect when mirtazapine is taken with Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR. 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 Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR with citalopram?
No. Citalopram and Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR 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 Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR and p-glycoprotein?
P-glycoprotein is responsible for the expulsion of Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR from the brain. Some studies have shown that Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR and its metabolite inhibit the p-glycoprotein.
Q. Where is Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR absorbed?
Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR is absorbed from the intestine after being metabolised by the liver.
Q. When should I take Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR?
Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR is a medication to treat generalised depressive disorder or depression. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Q. Can Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR cause high blood pressure?
Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR treatment is associated with sustained increases in blood pressure in some people. It is recommended that people who are being treated with Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR should have regular monitoring of blood pressure. For such people, either dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.
Q. Can Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR cause constipation?
Yes. Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR 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 Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR cause weight loss?
Yes. Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR is known to cause weight loss in some patients. In research studies, a dose-dependent weight loss was noted in patients treated with Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR for several weeks. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.
Q. Can Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR cause addiction?
No. Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR does not have habit-forming potential.
Q. Can I take Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR 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 Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR?
Yes. Gabapentin can be given with Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR 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 Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR and desvenlafaxine?
Desvenlafaxine is an active metabolite of Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR. It is the same medication in an active form.
Q. Can fibromyalgia be treated with Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR?
Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Some research studies have shown promising results of Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Q. Can nerve pain be treated with Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR?
Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR 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 Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR cause loss of appetite?
Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR 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 Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR, 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 Vefax 37.5mg Tablet XR by yourself it can lead to increased adverse effects.

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