Velfex
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Velfex Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Velfex are Nausea1a, Vomiting, Dizziness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Decreased appetite, Anxiety, Constipation, Increased sweating, Sexual dysfunction.
How Velfex 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 Velfex Products
Frequently asked questions about Velfex Products
Frequently asked questions about Venlafaxine
Q. Can Velfex 37.5mg Tablet cause sedation?
Yes. Velfex 37.5mg Tablet can cause sedation. You should inform your doctor if you are taking any other sleep inducing medicines before starting Velfex 37.5mg Tablet.
Q. Is Velfex 37.5mg Tablet a psychotropic drug?
Yes. Velfex 37.5mg Tablet is a psychotropic drug. Any medication capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behaviour are called psychotropic drugs.
Q. Is Velfex 37.5mg Tablet a narcotic?
No. Velfex 37.5mg 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 Velfex 37.5mg Tablet ER and XR?
Both are same medication. Velfex 37.5mg 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 Velfex 37.5mg Tablet?
No. There can be a serious side effect when mirtazapine is taken with Velfex 37.5mg 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 Velfex 37.5mg Tablet with citalopram?
No. Citalopram and Velfex 37.5mg 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 Velfex 37.5mg Tablet and p-glycoprotein?
P-glycoprotein is responsible for the expulsion of Velfex 37.5mg Tablet from the brain. Some studies have shown that Velfex 37.5mg Tablet and its metabolite inhibit the p-glycoprotein.
Q. Where is Velfex 37.5mg Tablet absorbed?
Velfex 37.5mg Tablet is absorbed from the intestine after being metabolised by the liver.
Q. When should I take Velfex 37.5mg Tablet?
Velfex 37.5mg Tablet is a medication to treat generalised depressive disorder or depression. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Q. Can Velfex 37.5mg Tablet cause high blood pressure?
Velfex 37.5mg Tablet treatment is associated with sustained increases in blood pressure in some people. It is recommended that people who are being treated with Velfex 37.5mg Tablet should have regular monitoring of blood pressure. For such people, either dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.
Q. Can Velfex 37.5mg Tablet cause constipation?
Yes. Velfex 37.5mg 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 Velfex 37.5mg Tablet cause weight loss?
Yes. Velfex 37.5mg Tablet is known to cause weight loss in some patients. In research studies, a dose-dependent weight loss was noted in patients treated with Velfex 37.5mg Tablet for several weeks. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.
Q. Can Velfex 37.5mg Tablet cause addiction?
No. Velfex 37.5mg Tablet does not have habit-forming potential.
Q. Can I take Velfex 37.5mg 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 Velfex 37.5mg Tablet?
Yes. Gabapentin can be given with Velfex 37.5mg 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 Velfex 37.5mg Tablet and desvenlafaxine?
Desvenlafaxine is an active metabolite of Velfex 37.5mg Tablet. It is the same medication in an active form.
Q. Can fibromyalgia be treated with Velfex 37.5mg Tablet?
Velfex 37.5mg Tablet is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Some research studies have shown promising results of Velfex 37.5mg Tablet in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Q. Can nerve pain be treated with Velfex 37.5mg Tablet?
Velfex 37.5mg 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 Velfex 37.5mg Tablet cause loss of appetite?
Velfex 37.5mg 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 Velfex 37.5mg 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 Velfex 37.5mg Tablet by yourself it can lead to increased adverse effects.
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