Venlafexine 37.5 mg XR Tablets.

Venlafaxine, the active moiety of Venlafaxine Tablets, belongs to a class of anti-depressants called fine-tuning serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors. This is a drug with a general action aimed at increasing the activity level of two neurotransmitters in the brain, which, through uptake inhibition in the synapse, can increase their quantity at the target cells to correct mood and thereby assist depressed patients.

Indication for Venlafaxine Tablets

Venlafaxine Tablets belong to the medication class of antidepressants and are mainly used for conditions such as Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Panic Disorder.

Major depressive disorder, or clinical depression, is a state when exceptionally sad feelings are present and interest is lost in life for a long period. Generalized anxiety disorder is a condition that creates excessive worry about everyday things. Social anxiety disorder makes a person very nervous and self-conscious in social situations. Panic disorder is a problem that includes sudden, powerful feelings of fear or panic that come on often.

Common Side Effects of Venlafaxine Tablets

You may feel nauseated, and sweaty, and develop hot flushes, headaches, a dry mouth, dizziness, or suffer from sleeplessness while on Venlafaxine Tablets. You may also get constipated. Most of these side effects generally wear off on their own, but it will be good to consult your doctor if they persist.

Precautions

• Before you start treatment with Venlafaxine Tablets, you must tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or have unhealthy cholesterol, low levels of sodium in your blood, at higher risk for bleeding, suicidal thoughts, liver and kidney disease, anorexia, and cardiovascular diseases. 
• Since dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, and blurred vision are common adverse reactions with the usage of Venlafaxine Tablets, be careful when driving a car or operating machinery.
• This medicine is not recommended for children below 18 years since it has not been established to be safe and effective in this age group. 
• It is also advised to restrain alcohol consumption while taking Venlafaxine Tablets or it will further increase the symptoms or side effects. 
• Always inform your doctor of changes in health and/or medications taken to help prevent a side effect.

Expert Advice on Venlafaxine Tablets

• Venlafaxine is an antidepressant used in the treatment of depression. It is also helpful in the treatment of pain caused by diabetes and certain causes of unusual long-lasting pain. You may take 2-4 weeks from initiating this medicine to start feeling better. Hence, it is good to keep taking your medicine as your doctor has told you.
• Bear in mind that venlafaxine can cause dizziness or drowsiness, so you may want to avoid any activity that requires alertness or full sense until you understand how to react to it. It can cause drowsiness, so one should avoid alcohol during the medication period. It can cause drowsiness and also create risks for liver damage, so alcohol has to be avoided during this medication period.
• Venlafaxine tablets can sometimes increase your blood pressure, usually during the first month of treatment, so monitoring your blood pressure is a good idea. It may also make you a little fidgety at first, but this tends to settle down—tell your doctor if this happens.
• It becomes necessary to tell your doctor about sudden mood changes or when you start getting suicidal thoughts. However, treatment with Venlafaxine should not suddenly stop.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

Can I take Venlafaxine Tablets at a higher dose than recommended?

No, take this medication in an appropriate dose as your doctor prescribes. Taking it in a higher amount can harm your health condition. 

For what Venlafaxine Tablets is used?

Venlafaxine Tablets are used for conditions such as Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Panic Disorder.

Do Venlafaxine Tablets cause any side effects?

You may experience dryness in the mouth, Sweat, decreased appetite, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), nausea, dizziness, weakness, headache, sleepiness, etc.