Velfex
Velfex Products are primarily used for
Depression, Diabetic nerve pain, Anxiety disorder
About Velfex Products
Uses of Velfex Products
Venlafaxine is used in the treatment of depression, diabetic nerve pain, anxiety disorder, neuropathic pain, Overactive bladder (OAB) and fibromyalgia.
Velfex Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Velfex are Nausea, Dizziness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Decreased appetite, Headache, Sleepiness, Weakness, Dryness in mouth, Sweating.
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, usually derivatives of opium, like heroin and morphine.
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. 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 with a doctor. They both, when given together, cause an increase in drowsiness, sleepiness, and decreased concentration at work. Take it with caution.
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 another drug. Do not stop Velfex 37.5mg Tablet by yourself, it can lead to increased adverse effects.