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Flavix 37.5mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Flavix 37.5mg Tablet

Venlafaxine(37.5mg)

food interaction for Flavix Tablet

alcohol interaction for Flavix Tablet

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lactation interaction for Flavix Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Flavix 37.5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
None
CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Flavix 37.5mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Flavix 37.5mg 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Flavix 37.5mg Tablet 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Flavix 37.5mg Tablet

Venlafaxine(37.5mg)

Flavix tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorder.

How flavix tablet works

Flavix 37.5mg Tablet works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance.

Common side effects of flavix tablet

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

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Expert advice FOR Flavix Tablet

  • Venlafaxine helps in treating depression and anxiety.
  • It may take 2 to 4 weeks for Venlafaxine 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 Venlafaxine 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.

Frequently asked questions FOR Flavix 37.5mg Tablet

Venlafaxine

Q. Can Flavix 37.5mg Tablet cause sedation?
Yes. Flavix 37.5mg Tablet can cause sedation. You should inform your doctor if you are taking any other sleep inducing medicines before starting Flavix 37.5mg Tablet.
Q. Is Flavix 37.5mg Tablet a psychotropic drug?
Yes. Flavix 37.5mg Tablet is a psychotropic drug. Any medication capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behaviour are called psychotropic drugs.
Q. Is Flavix 37.5mg Tablet a narcotic?
No. Flavix 37.5mg Tablet is not a narcotic drug. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine.
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Q. What is the difference between Flavix 37.5mg Tablet ER and XR?
Both are same medication. Flavix 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 Flavix 37.5mg Tablet?
No. There can be a serious side effect when mirtazapine is taken with Flavix 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 Flavix 37.5mg Tablet with citalopram?
No. Citalopram and Flavix 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 Flavix 37.5mg Tablet and p-glycoprotein?
P-glycoprotein is responsible for the expulsion of Flavix 37.5mg Tablet from the brain. Some studies have shown that Flavix 37.5mg Tablet and its metabolite inhibit the p-glycoprotein.
Q. Where is Flavix 37.5mg Tablet absorbed?
Flavix 37.5mg Tablet is absorbed from the intestine after being metabolised by the liver.
Q. When should I take Flavix 37.5mg Tablet?
Flavix 37.5mg Tablet is a medication to treat generalised depressive disorder or depression. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Q. Can Flavix 37.5mg Tablet cause high blood pressure?
Flavix 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 Flavix 37.5mg Tablet should have regular monitoring of blood pressure. For such people, either dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.
Q. Can Flavix 37.5mg Tablet cause constipation?
Yes. Flavix 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 Flavix 37.5mg Tablet cause weight loss?
Yes. Flavix 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 Flavix 37.5mg Tablet for several weeks. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.
Q. Can Flavix 37.5mg Tablet cause addiction?
No. Flavix 37.5mg Tablet does not have habit-forming potential.
Q. Can I take Flavix 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 Flavix 37.5mg Tablet?
Yes. Gabapentin can be given with Flavix 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 Flavix 37.5mg Tablet and desvenlafaxine?
Desvenlafaxine is an active metabolite of Flavix 37.5mg Tablet. It is the same medication in an active form.
Q. Can fibromyalgia be treated with Flavix 37.5mg Tablet?
Flavix 37.5mg Tablet is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Some research studies have shown promising results of Flavix 37.5mg Tablet in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Q. Can nerve pain be treated with Flavix 37.5mg Tablet?
Flavix 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 Flavix 37.5mg Tablet cause loss of appetite?
Flavix 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 Flavix 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 Flavix 37.5mg Tablet by yourself it can lead to increased adverse effects.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)