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