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Venzide 150mg Tablet XR

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Composition FOR Venzide 150mg Tablet XR

Venlafaxine(150mg)

food interaction for Venzide Tablet XR

alcohol interaction for Venzide Tablet XR

pregnancy interaction for Venzide Tablet XR

lactation interaction for Venzide Tablet XR

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Venzide 150mg Tablet XR is to be taken with food.
None
CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Venzide 150mg Tablet XR.
UNSAFE
Venzide 150mg Tablet XR 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
Venzide 150mg Tablet XR 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 Venzide 150mg Tablet XR

Venlafaxine(150mg)

Venzide tablet xr uses

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

How venzide tablet xr works

Venzide 150mg Tablet XR 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 venzide tablet xr

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

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Expert advice FOR Venzide Tablet XR

  • 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 Venzide 150mg Tablet XR

Venlafaxine

Q. Can Venzide 150mg Tablet XR cause sedation?
Yes. Venzide 150mg Tablet XR can cause sedation. You should inform your doctor if you are taking any other sleep inducing medicines before starting Venzide 150mg Tablet XR.
Q. Is Venzide 150mg Tablet XR a psychotropic drug?
Yes. Venzide 150mg Tablet XR is a psychotropic drug. Any medication capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behaviour are called psychotropic drugs.
Q. Is Venzide 150mg Tablet XR a narcotic?
No. Venzide 150mg Tablet XR 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 Venzide 150mg Tablet XR ER and XR?
Both are same medication. Venzide 150mg Tablet XR 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 Venzide 150mg Tablet XR?
No. There can be a serious side effect when mirtazapine is taken with Venzide 150mg Tablet XR. 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 Venzide 150mg Tablet XR with citalopram?
No. Citalopram and Venzide 150mg Tablet XR 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 Venzide 150mg Tablet XR and p-glycoprotein?
P-glycoprotein is responsible for the expulsion of Venzide 150mg Tablet XR from the brain. Some studies have shown that Venzide 150mg Tablet XR and its metabolite inhibit the p-glycoprotein.
Q. Where is Venzide 150mg Tablet XR absorbed?
Venzide 150mg Tablet XR is absorbed from the intestine after being metabolised by the liver.
Q. When should I take Venzide 150mg Tablet XR?
Venzide 150mg Tablet XR is a medication to treat generalised depressive disorder or depression. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Q. Can Venzide 150mg Tablet XR cause high blood pressure?
Venzide 150mg Tablet XR treatment is associated with sustained increases in blood pressure in some people. It is recommended that people who are being treated with Venzide 150mg Tablet XR should have regular monitoring of blood pressure. For such people, either dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.
Q. Can Venzide 150mg Tablet XR cause constipation?
Yes. Venzide 150mg Tablet XR 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 Venzide 150mg Tablet XR cause weight loss?
Yes. Venzide 150mg Tablet XR is known to cause weight loss in some patients. In research studies, a dose-dependent weight loss was noted in patients treated with Venzide 150mg Tablet XR for several weeks. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.
Q. Can Venzide 150mg Tablet XR cause addiction?
No. Venzide 150mg Tablet XR does not have habit-forming potential.
Q. Can I take Venzide 150mg Tablet XR 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 Venzide 150mg Tablet XR?
Yes. Gabapentin can be given with Venzide 150mg Tablet XR 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 Venzide 150mg Tablet XR and desvenlafaxine?
Desvenlafaxine is an active metabolite of Venzide 150mg Tablet XR. It is the same medication in an active form.
Q. Can fibromyalgia be treated with Venzide 150mg Tablet XR?
Venzide 150mg Tablet XR is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Some research studies have shown promising results of Venzide 150mg Tablet XR in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Q. Can nerve pain be treated with Venzide 150mg Tablet XR?
Venzide 150mg Tablet XR 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 Venzide 150mg Tablet XR cause loss of appetite?
Venzide 150mg Tablet XR 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 Venzide 150mg Tablet XR, 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 Venzide 150mg Tablet XR 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)