Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR is used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorder. It alters the chemicals in the brain that cause symptoms of anxiety such as irritability, restlessness, lack of concentration, fatigue, sweating, increased heart rate, and unwanted or racing thoughts.

Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR is used to treat depression and anxiety disorder.

Uses of Lafaxin Tablet SR

Benefits of Lafaxin Tablet SR

In Depression

Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better, and increases your energy levels. Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR prevents extreme mood changes and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.

In Anxiety disorder

Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR works by stopping your brain from releasing the chemicals that make you feel anxious so it can reduce the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and sleep problems that often come with Anxiety disorder. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.

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Side effects of Lafaxin Tablet SR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Lafaxin

Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Decreased appetite
Anxiety
Constipation
Increased sweating
Sexual dysfunction

How to use Lafaxin Tablet SR

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Babies should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and adequate weight gain.

Driving

UNSAFE

Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As side effects of Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR are dizziness, confusion and eye sight changes such as blurred vision and this may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR helps in treating depression and anxiety.
It may take 2 to 4 weeks for Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
It may cause a sensation of restlessness, especially when you first start taking it. Inform your doctor if this happens to you.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

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Anisole Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)

Patient concerns

Mental Depression , Anxiety disorder

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.

Mixed anxiety depressive disorder

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

What are possible physical symptoms of anxiety disorder and depression.

Dr. Subrata Naskar

Psychiatry

Hi PATIENT me clear that for you. Depression is usually associated with a lot of physical symptoms like increased fatigue, decreased amount of sleep or interrupted sleep, loss of appetite usually cause more than 5% body weight loss, loss of libido. But its effect is mainly psychological whivh causes persist low mood, inability to enjoy pleasurable activities, low self esteem, bleak view of the future, guilty feeling etc. These symptoms have to be present persistently for 2 weeks to be called depression. On the other hand, anxiety has two main components, worry and fear. The common physical complaints are extreme sweating, butterfly like feeling in stomach, fidgetiness, increased frequency of urination. If associated with panic attacks, there is often palpitation, respiratory distress, dryness of throat, a sense of doom. Anxiety disorders are of various types and each have varied specific set of symptoms, but these are usually in common.

SUFFERING FROM ACIDITY, SLEEP DISORDER, NAUSIA, DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY AND ALSO FATTY LIVER

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Dear sir your problem can surely be treated with homeopathy but as your case is a chronic case it requires long case taking, examination and regular follow up, therefore, please visit a homeopath so that he can examine you and guide you accordingly. Till the time you can start taking Ipecac 30, 4 drops in half cup water thrice daily. For Do?s and Don?ts while taking homeopathic medicines visit www.arorasclinic.com/homeopathy

Anxiety disorder from.past 4 years taking paroxitine and clonazepam 12.5 /0.5 mg

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Based in your clinical history, your doctor plans the type of medicine and it's dose and duration. For first episode of anxiety/ depression/ panic, the usual maintenance phase is 6 months of asymptomatic period, after which medicines can be gradually tapered. But treatment may need to continue longer depending on severity and frequency of episodes. To take any decision to change medication or stop them, several factors have to be taken in account for which regular follow up with your psychiatrist is important. For second opinion, seek a proper consultation with another psychiatrist and take along your previous prescriptions.

FAQs

Can Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR cause sedation?

Yes. Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR can cause sedation. You should inform your doctor if you are taking any other sleep inducing medicines before starting Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR.

Is Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR a psychotropic drug?

Yes. Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR is a psychotropic drug. Any medication capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behaviour are called psychotropic drugs.

Is Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR a narcotic?

No. Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR is not a narcotic drug. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine.

What is the difference between Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR ER and XR?

Both are same medication. Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR 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.

Can I take mirtazapine along with Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR?

No. There can be a serious side effect when mirtazapine is taken with Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR. 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.

Can I take Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR with citalopram?

No. Citalopram and Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR 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.

What is the relation between Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR and p-glycoprotein?

P-glycoprotein is responsible for the expulsion of Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR from the brain. Some studies have shown that Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR and its metabolite inhibit the p-glycoprotein.

Where is Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR absorbed?

Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR is absorbed from the intestine after being metabolised by the liver.

When should I take Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR?

Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR is a medication to treat generalised depressive disorder or depression. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.

Can Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR cause high blood pressure?

Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR treatment is associated with sustained increases in blood pressure in some people. It is recommended that people who are being treated with Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR should have regular monitoring of blood pressure. For such people, either dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.

Can Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR cause constipation?

Yes. Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR 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.

Can Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR cause weight loss?

Yes. Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR is known to cause weight loss in some patients. In research studies, a dose-dependent weight loss was noted in patients treated with Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR for several weeks. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.

Can Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR cause addiction?

No. Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR does not have habit-forming potential.

Can I take Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR 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.

Can gabapentin be given along with Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR?

Yes. Gabapentin can be given with Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR 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.

What is the difference between Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR and desvenlafaxine?

Desvenlafaxine is an active metabolite of Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR. It is the same medication in an active form.

Can fibromyalgia be treated with Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR?

Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Some research studies have shown promising results of Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.

Can nerve pain be treated with Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR?

Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR 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.

Why does Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR cause loss of appetite?

Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR 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.

What are good alternatives to Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR, 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 Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR by yourself it can lead to increased adverse effects.

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Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR

Product introduction

Uses of Lafaxin Tablet SR

Benefits of Lafaxin Tablet SR

In Depression

In Anxiety disorder

Side effects of Lafaxin Tablet SR

Common side effects of Lafaxin

How to use Lafaxin Tablet SR

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

Can Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR cause sedation?

Is Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR a psychotropic drug?

Is Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR a narcotic?

What is the difference between Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR ER and XR?

Can I take mirtazapine along with Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR?

Can I take Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR with citalopram?

What is the relation between Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR and p-glycoprotein?

Where is Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR absorbed?

When should I take Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR?

Can Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR cause high blood pressure?

Can Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR cause constipation?

Can Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR cause weight loss?

Can Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR cause addiction?

Can I take Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR tablet instead of a capsule?

Can gabapentin be given along with Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR?

What is the difference between Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR and desvenlafaxine?

Can fibromyalgia be treated with Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR?

Can nerve pain be treated with Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR?

Why does Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR cause loss of appetite?

What are good alternatives to Lafaxin 75mg Tablet SR, particularly when a side effect is reduced sex drive?

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