Vakiz 20mg Tablet
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Rs.190for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
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Vakiz 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Vakiz 20mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Vakiz 20mg 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
Vakiz 20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
SALT INFORMATION FOR Vakiz 20mg Tablet
Duloxetine(20mg)
Vakiz tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of diabetic nerve pain, depression, anxiety disorder, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia and stress urinary incontinence.
How vakiz tablet works
Vakiz 20mg 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.
Common side effects of vakiz tablet
Nausea, Headache, Dryness in mouth, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Blurred vision, Decreased libido, Abnormal dreams
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Expert advice FOR Vakiz Tablet
- Duloxetine 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 Duloxetine 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 Duloxetine 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 Vakiz 20mg Tablet
Duloxetine
Q. How long does Vakiz 20mg Tablet take to work?
In people with depression and anxiety, Vakiz 20mg 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 Vakiz 20mg Tablet?
No, you should not stop Vakiz 20mg 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 Vakiz 20mg Tablet highly addictive?
No, Vakiz 20mg Tablet is not habit-forming (addictive). This means that it does not make you physically or psychologically dependent on it.