Duvanta 40 Tablet is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, diabetic nerve pain, fibromyalgia (a condition in which there are generalized pain and tenderness in the body), neuropathic pain, and stress urinary incontinence.

Duvanta 40 Tablet works by increasing the level of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline) in the brain that have a calming effect on the brain and relax the nerves, thus treating your illness. It may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, and dry mouth. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. However, these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.

Before taking Duvanta 40 Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, liver, or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.

Uses of Duvanta Tablet

Treatment of Depression
Treatment of Anxiety disorder
Treatment of Diabetic nerve pain
Treatment of Fibromyalgia
Treatment of Neuropathic pain
Treatment of Stress urinary incontinence

Benefits of Duvanta Tablet

In Treatment of Depression

Duvanta 40 Tablet increases the levels of certain chemicals in the brain that improve our mood and behavior. This creates a feeling of wellbeing, relieves anxiety, reduces tension, helps you sleep better, and increases your energy levels. It is an effective antidepressant but may cause drowsiness. You need to take it regularly as it is prescribed for it to be most effective and should not stop taking it suddenly, even if you feel better, as it may worsen your condition.

In Treatment of Anxiety disorder

Duvanta 40 Tablet stops 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, feeling irritable, 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.

In Treatment of Diabetic nerve pain

High levels of blood sugar (glucose) levels in diabetic patients can cause damage to nerves and this can cause pain sensation. Duvanta 40 Tablet helps reduce this damage by affecting chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters. By relieving pain, it helps improve your quality of life.

In Treatment of Fibromyalgia

Duvanta 40 Tablet may also be used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It reduces pain and also the mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness that can be caused by the pain. It interferes with pain messages traveling through the brain. Taking this medicine regularly will have an impact on your overall quality of life. Keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.

In Treatment of Neuropathic pain

Duvanta 40 Tablet is used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles, or spinal cord injury. It interferes with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain. Taking this medicine regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life. It takes a few weeks to work so you need to take it regularly even if you feel it is not doing any good.

In Treatment of Stress urinary incontinence

Stress urinary incontinence refers to the loss of urine without conscious intention. It may occur due to a disturbed state of mind and thoughts. Duvanta 40 Tablet helps in increasing the activity of those nerves in the brain that control muscles in our bladder that are responsible for passing urine. This helps in improving bladder control.

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Side effects of Duvanta Tablet

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 Duvanta

Nausea
Headache
Dryness in mouth
Sleepiness
Dizziness

How to use Duvanta Tablet

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. Duvanta 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Duvanta Tablet works

Duvanta 40 Tablet works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance and stop the movement of pain signals in the brain.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Duvanta 40 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Duvanta 40 Tablet 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

Duvanta 40 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Duvanta 40 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Duvanta 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Duvanta 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild and moderate kidney disease.

Liver

UNSAFE

Duvanta 40 Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Duvanta Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Duvanta 40 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Duvanta 40 Tablet helps in treating depression and anxiety.
It may also be used to treat nerve pain from diabetes and some other forms of chronic pain.
It may take 2 to 4 weeks for Duvanta 40 Tablet 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 Duvanta 40 Tablet 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Naphthalene Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)

Interaction with drugs

Taking Duvanta with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

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Brand(s): R Zin, Zina, Thiolite

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Atazanavir

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SERIOUS

Atomoxetine

Brand(s): Attera, Atomoxet, Atonext

SERIOUS

Citalopram

Brand(s): Vocita

SERIOUS

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Patient concerns

Please prescribed tab for Depression, Anxiety, Specifically Somatoform (pain) disorder. Tab SHOULD NOT cause Flatulance & Constipation as side-effects i.e. tabs other than opiprol, duvanta,serta please.

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

Consult a Psychiatrist for this prescription. Secondly anxiety depression patient needs derailed assessment and dose titration as these medicines have a potential for addiction and may harm If taken in excess

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Medicines are prescribed after clinical examination. This portal is to guide you regarding your problems and clarify doubts. Please see a psychiatrist for treatment.

I m suffering from stress anxiety depression

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. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors.Anxiety is the result of a hyperarousal state of nervous system due to a low threshold for threat perception. In simpler words, it's an ongoing flight or fight response. It can elicit a neuro-hormonal response understood as Flight or Fright reaction kicking in physiological cascade of symptoms ranging from palpitations, tachycardia, breathlessness, increased bowel movement, increase frequency of urination, dizziness, muscle tension or pain, trembling, dizziness, blurring of vision to restlessness, confusion and fainting spells Identifying your stressors, learning to deal with them, de stressing regularly by doing something that makes one feel good, yoga and meditation are some non pharmacological strategies to deal with it. If the condition is persisting for a long time, it's better to see a psychiatrist.

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.

User feedback

Patients taking Duvanta 40 Tablet

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Twice A Day

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What are you using Duvanta Tablet for?

Depression

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Neuropathic p*

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Diabetic nerv*

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Anxiety disor*

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*Neuropathic pain, Diabetic nerve pain, Anxiety disorder

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What were the side-effects while using Duvanta 40 Tablet?

Nausea

33%

Headache

33%

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How do you take Duvanta Tablet?

With food

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FAQs

Q. How long does Duvanta 40 Tablet take to work?

In people with depression and anxiety, Duvanta 40 Tablet mostly starts working within two weeks of treatment. However, you may take 2-4 weeks to feel better. Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement after this time. In people with diabetic neuropathic pain, you may take a few weeks to feel better. Consult your doctor if you do not feel better after 2 months.

Q. If I start feeling better, can I stop taking Duvanta 40 Tablet?

No, you should not stop Duvanta 40 Tablet suddenly and without consulting your doctor. In cases of depression and anxiety, if you have been feeling better for 6 months or more, your doctor may reduce your doses gradually. In case of pain and incontinence, if you are feeling better, continue taking it for the long term. Your doctor will keep monitoring your response to the medicine every few months.

Q. Is Duvanta 40 Tablet highly addictive?

No, Duvanta 40 Tablet is not habit-forming (addictive). This means that it does not make you physically or psychologically dependent on it.

Q. What will be the consequences if I stop taking Duvanta 40 Tablet suddenly?

If you stop Duvanta 40 Tablet suddenly, you may feel dizzy, tired, agitated or restless, anxious and irritated. You may also experience sleep disturbances (vivid dreams, nightmares, inability to sleep), nausea, vomiting, shaking, muscle pain, diarrhea, a piercing sensation (pins and needles) especially in the head, and excessive sweating or vertigo. Always consult your doctor before you stop taking Duvanta 40 Tablet. Your doctor will reduce the dose gradually.

Q. I am taking warfarin, does Duvanta 40 Tablet interfere with warfarin? Is it safe to take both together?

You should be cautious if you are taking both Duvanta 40 Tablet and warfarin since there is a risk of bleeding or you may experience petechiae or purpura.

Q. Is Duvanta 40 Tablet safe to use for long term?

Duvanta 40 Tablet is safe to use for a long duration, provided you follow your doctor’s advice regarding the treatment.

Q. I am a hypertensive patient. I have noticed that my blood pressure has increased after I started taking Duvanta 40 Tablet. Is it because of Duvanta 40 Tablet, what should be done?

Duvanta 40 Tablet may cause an increase in blood pressure. Therefore, regular monitoring of blood pressure is required, especially during the first month of use. If your blood pressure increase is constant, consult your doctor. It may indicate that your Duvanta 40 Tablet dose either needs to be reduced or discontinued gradually.

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