Venlafaxine (37.5mg)
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VUFEX 37.5 mg Capsule is a medicine used to treat major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders. It helps improve mood, reduce nervousness, and improve overall well-being by restoring the balance of certain brain chemicals that affect mood and emotions.
VUFEX 37.5 mg Capsule should be taken with food. Take this medicine at the same time each day to maintain a stable level in your blood. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip doses, and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking this medication abruptly, as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), constipation, increased sweating, and sexual dysfunction. However, these side effects are temporary and typically resolve on their own over time. Consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.
VUFEX 37.5 mg Capsule may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so avoid driving or engaging in activities that require mental focus until you understand how this medicine affects you. Before taking VUFEX 37.5 mg Capsule, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, heart, or liver conditions or a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Additionally, notify your doctor if you experience any unusual mood or behavioral changes, worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult before taking this medicine, as it may cause harmful effects on the developing baby.
VUFEX 37.5 mg Capsule helps relieve diabetic neuropathic pain by reducing the burning, tingling, and stabbing sensations often felt in the hands and feet. It improves comfort, sleep, and quality of life in people with long-term diabetes-related nerve pain.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. VUFEX 37.5mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
VUFEX 37.5 mg Capsule works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline). These are natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance and manage depression and anxiety.
Alcohol- UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with VUFEX 37.5 mg Capsule.
Pregnancy- CONSULT YOUR DOCTORVUFEX 37.5 Capsule 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.
Breast feeding- CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
VUFEX 37.5 mg Capsule 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.
Driving- UNSAFE
VUFEX 37.5 Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
VUFEX 37.5 Capsule may cause dizziness, confusion, and eyesight changes such as blurred vision, which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney- CAUTION
VUFEX 37.5 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of VUFEX 37.5 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver- CAUTION
VUFEX 37.5 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of VUFEX 37.5mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose of VUFEX 37.5 mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.