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