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