Venlafaxine Tablets

What Is Venlafaxine Tablets Used For

Venlafaxine Tablets is known as an antidepressant which is a medicine that helps to lift mental depression. Venlafaxine Tablets has been used to help patients whose depression has not responded to other prescribed medications. Venlafaxine Tablets has been found as an effective treatment for those suffering from anxiety or other nervous conditions and is at time prescribed for other purposes.

If you experience or are concerned or require more information about any of the above conditions, please contact your healthcare prescriber about Venlafaxine Tablets.

How To Use Venlafaxine Tablets

Remember to take your medication at regular intervals between every dose so that your drug will work efficiently. It is also important to follow the instructions given and read the patient information leaflet provided as these will differ between different medication.

Venlafaxine Tablets should be taken orally with a glass of water and some sort of food. Remember, when taking Venlafaxine Tablets or any prescription drug to always follow the label closely. Be sure to space your doses evenly and do not take more than directed.

Venlafaxine Tablets should only be taken as instructed by your healthcare prescriber. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your healthcare prescriber first or unless instructed to do so. If the medication is for your child, remember that the dosage instructions will differ, so please check prior to starting the medication.

Conflicting Medications With Venlafaxine Tablets

Always consult the doctor who prescribed Venlafaxine Tablets to you; as this is only a partial interacting medicines list:
  • Furazolidone
  • Procarbazeine
  • St. John's Wort, hypericum perforatum
  • Selegiline
  • Medications for weight control or appetite
  • Lithium
  • Certain migraine headache medicines
  • Medicines for heart rhythm or blood pressure
  • Alcohol
  • Medications for weight rhythm or blood pressure
  • Other medicines for mental depression, mania or anxiety
  • MAO inhibitors- phenelzine, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid
  • Linezolid
  • Cimetidine
It is very important to inform your healthcare prescriber of your medical history and the drugs that you are taking. For example, drugs that you are currently taking along with Venlafaxine Tablets may interact with each other. Inform your healthcare prescriber if you fall into any one of the following categories below:
  • Are a smoker
  • Use any other legal or illegal drugs or substances
  • Consume alcohol or caffeine on a regular basis

All of the categories listed above may affect the outcome of the medicine Venlafaxine Tablets and as a result give rise to unwanted side-effects.

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