What is the difference between Venfax ER and XR?

Where is Venfax absorbed?

Venfax is absorbed from the intestine after being metabolised by the liver.

When should I take Venfax?

Venfax is a medication to treat generalised depressive disorder or depression. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.

Can Venfax cause high blood pressure?

Venfax treatment is associated with sustained increases in blood pressure in some people. It is recommended that people who are being treated with Venfax should have regular monitoring of blood pressure. For such people, either dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.

Can nerve pain be treated with Venfax?

Venfax 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.

Can Venfax cause constipation?

Yes. Venfax 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.

Is Venfax a narcotic?

No. Venfax is not a narcotic drug. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine.

Is Venfax a psychotropic drug?

Yes. Venfax is a psychotropic drug. Any medication capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behaviour are called psychotropic drugs.

Can Venfax cause sedation?

Yes. Venfax can cause sedation. You should inform your doctor if you are taking any other sleep inducing medicines before starting Venfax.

Why does Venfax cause loss of appetite?

Venfax 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.

Can Venfax cause weight loss?

Yes. Venfax is known to cause weight loss in some patients. In research studies, a dose-dependent weight loss was noted in patients treated with Venfax for several weeks. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.

Can Venfax cause addiction?

No. Venfax does not have habit-forming potential.

What is the difference between Venfax and desvenlafaxine?

Desvenlafaxine is an active metabolite of Venfax. It is the same medication in an active form.

Can fibromyalgia be treated with Venfax?

Venfax is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Some research studies have shown promising results of Venfax in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.

What are good alternatives to Venfax, 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 Venfax by yourself it can lead to increased adverse effects.

Can I take mirtazapine along with Venfax?

No. There can be a serious side effect when mirtazapine is taken with Venfax. 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.

Can I take Venfax with citalopram?

No. Citalopram and Venfax 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.

What is the relation between Venfax and p-glycoprotein?

P-glycoprotein is responsible for the expulsion of Venfax from the brain. Some studies have shown that Venfax and its metabolite inhibit the p-glycoprotein.