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