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Drug Name
Effexor (Venlafaxine)
Drug Uses
Effexor is a powerful inhibitor of reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, neurotransmitters and any thought igrayut very important role in the pathophysiology of depression. If korektirovat imbalance of these two chemicals vischestv it could help alleviate smptomy depression.
How Taken
Effexor is a simple capsule, they should be taken into the mouth. Admission usually runs once a day with food. Sama capsule should be accepted in full, not its share, or chew, swallow should be full.
Drug Class and Mechanism:
Effexor is a new anti-dipressionnym drugs that affect the chemical level, the general state of the brain, improving it and raising the overall mood. These chemicals called neurotransmitters carriers, and some examples such as serotonin (improves nastoenie Rights), dopamine and noradrenalin. Neurotransmitters are manufactured by nerve cells. Many experts believe that imbalance in these neurotransmitters, causing depression, as well as noimogut opredelnnuyu play a role in behavior.
Venlafaxine is believed to work by inhibiting the release or affecting the action of these neurotransmitters. Venlafaxine is available in an extended release formulation (Effexor XR).
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next one as directed. Do not take a double dose of this medication.
Storage
Store Effexor at room temperature (68F to 77F or 20C to 25C). Keep Effexor away from children.
Warnings / Precautions
Before you start receiving Effexor, tell your doctor about any medicines you are taking before, or are taking, including over by the anti-drug and herbal supplements. If you MAOIs, you should not take Effexor. If you are taking antidepressants, you should carefully signs that your condition is deteriorating or that you are inclined to commit suicide, and this kind of negative thoughts, especially when you first started to undergo a course of curative therapy, or when your dose increased or decreased. You should also be seen to be agitated, irritated, hostile, impulsive, or restless. Such symptoms should be sure to inform your doctor immediately. Effexor can raise blood pressure in some patients, so that blood pressure should be monitored regularly. When you suddenly stop the use or quickly reduce the daily dose of Effexor, the cessation of symptoms may occur. Talk to your doctor before receiving stop or reduce your usual dose of admission Effexor. Pregnant and lactating women should not take any antidepressant without consulting with his doctors. Until you see how Effexor affects you, be careful to do activities such as driving or operating machinery. Avoid raspitie any alcohol while taking Effexor.
Possible Side Effects
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Effexor and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives) ; Seizures; or an irregular heartbeat or severely high blood pressure (blurred vision, headache). Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Effexor and talk to your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, abdominal pain, or loss of appetite or weight; dry mouth; drowsiness or dizziness; mild tremor, anxiety, or agitation; insomnia; abnormal dreams; sexual problems such as impotence, abnormal ejaculation, difficulty reaching orgasm, or decreased libido; sweating; yawning; or increase in blood cholesterol levels (detected by blood tests); Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
More Information
If you have any of the following serious side effects, stop taking venlafaxine and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives) ; Low blood pressure (dizziness, weakness); high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision); fever or chills. Less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take venlafaxine and talk to your doctor if you experience sweating; blurred vision; insomnia; weakness; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation; decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm; dry mouth; remor, nervousness, anxiety trouble concentrating; or changes in appetite or weight. Side effects, other than those listed here, may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
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