Common
uses
This medicine is an
antidepressant used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat other
conditions as determined by your doctor.
Tablets
Chemical Name: VENLAFAXINE (VEN-la-fax-een)
Before
using
Some medicines or medical
conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of
all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE
THIS MEDICINE if you are also taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI),
fenfluramine, dexfenfluramine, sibutramine, or tramadol. ADDITIONAL MONITORING
OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking cyproheptadine or
lithium. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies,
pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Directions
Follow the directions for
using this medicine provided by your doctor. TAKE THIS MEDICINE with food.
STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat and light. CONTINUE TO
TAKE THIS MEDICINE even if you feel better. Do not miss any doses. IF YOU MISS
A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for
your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing
schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Cautions
DO NOT STOP TAKING THIS
MEDICINE without first checking with your doctor. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE
MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you
react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or
with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially
dangerous tasks. THIS MEDICINE WILL ADD TO THE EFFECTS of alcohol and other
depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines
are depressants. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription
or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any
medicine that contains dextromethorphan. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING
PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this
medicine during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast
milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine,
check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible
side effects
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away
during treatment, include drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, nausea, decreased
appetite, dry mouth, constipation, change in sexual function, increased
sweating, nervousness, or tremor. If they continue or are bothersome, check
with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience
continuing headache, blurred vision, or continued weight loss. If you notice
any unusual effects, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug
interactions
Drug interactions can result
in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug
interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other.
If
you take too much
If overdose is suspected,
contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include sleepiness, irregular heartbeat, and seizures.
Additional
information
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE
with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other
health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children. IF USING
THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply
runs out.
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