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Is Vefax a mood stabiliser? : No. Vefax is not approved as a mood stabiliser. It is used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorder.|Can Vefax cause sedation? : Yes. Vefax can cause sedation. You should inform your doctor if you are taking any other sleep inducing medicines before starting Vefax.|Can I use Vefax as a painkiller? : No. Vefax is not a pain killer. It is used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorder.|Is Vefax a psychotropic drug? : Yes. Vefax is a psychotropic drug. Any medication capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behaviour are called psychotropic drugs.|Can I take Vefax twice a day? : Yes. The dosage schedule should be decided by the doctor depending on the type of disorder.|Is Vefax a narcotic? : No. Vefax is not a narcotic drug. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine. |Can I take vitamin B complex along with Vefax? : Yes. Vefax can be taken with B complex vitamins. There are no known major interactions between these medications.|Can I take Vefax with my Hepatitis B vaccination? : Yes. Vefax can be taken with hepatitis B vaccination. There are no known major interactions between these two medications. Consult your doctor before starting any medication or therapy while taking Vefax.|Can I take Vefax with my Hepatitis C vaccination? : There are no known brands of hepatitis C vaccines in India. Consult your doctor before starting any medication or therapy while taking Vefax|What is the Cmax of Vefax? : After taking immediate-release Vefax tablets, the peak plasma concentrations of Vefax is seen in 2 hours.|Can Vefax get high? : No. Vefax is not known to cause high.|Can Vefax cause weight gain? : No. Studies have shown Vefax causes weight loss when taken for several weeks. |What is the half-life of Vefax? : The plasma half-life of Vefax is 5±2 hours.|What is the difference between Vefax ER and XR? : Both are same medication. Vefax ER and XR both means extended release preparation which releases the medication slowly into the body and maintains a constant needed medications levels. The advantage of taking ER/XR tablets is the frequency of dosage can be decreased.|Can I take mirtazapine along with Vefax? : No. There can be a serious side effect when mirtazapine is taken with Vefax. 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 Vefax with citalopram? : No. Citalopram and Vefax 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.|Can I take Vefax with sertraline? : No. Sertraline can not be taken with Vefax as it increases serotonin levels. 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 Vefax with duloxetine? : No. Duloxetine can not be taken with Vefax as it causes a serious increase in serotonin levels. This can lead to a potentially life-threatening condition called as serotonin syndrome.|What is the relation between Vefax and p-glycoprotein? : P-glycoprotein is responsible for the expulsion of Vefax from the brain. Some studies have shown that Vefax and its metabolite inhibit the p-glycoprotein.|Where is Vefax absorbed? : Vefax is absorbed from the intestine after being metabolised by the liver.|When does Vefax expire? : The expiry date of Vefax is given on the tablet strip and provided by the manufacturer.|When does Vefax produce the effect? : It takes time for Vefax to work and it depends from person to person.|When should I take Vefax? : Vefax is a medication to treat generalised depressive disorder or depression. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.|Which is the best time to take Vefax? : It depends on the type of tablet. If it is Vefax XR then it can be taken once daily else the daily dosage is divided into 2-3 times.|Can Vefax cause high blood pressure? : Vefax treatment is associated with sustained increases in blood pressure in some patients. It is recommended that patients receiving Vefax should have regular monitoring of blood pressure. For patients who experience a sustained increase in blood pressure while receiving Vefax, either dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.|Can Vefax cause constipation? : Yes. Vefax is known to cause constipation in some patients.|Can Vefax cause sweating? : Yes. Vefax is known to increase sweating in some patients.|Can Vefax cause weight loss? : Yes. Vefax is known to cause weight loss in some patients. In research studies, a dose-dependent weight loss was noted in patients treated with Vefax for several weeks.|Can Vefax cause addiction? : No. Vefax does not have habit-forming potential. |Can I take Vefax tablet instead of a capsule? : You can take a tablet instead of the capsule but only under consultation or prescription of a doctor. You should not change it yourself as the different formulation of a medication may have a different action as drug release would be different in both. This can lead to an inappropriate treatment and may lead to side effects or even failure of treatment.|Can I use phentermine with Vefax? : No. Phentermine can not be taken with Vefax as it increases serotonin levels. 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 gabapentin be given along with Vefax? : Yes. Gabapentin can be given with Vefax but only with a consultation of a doctor. They both, when given together, causes an increase drowsiness, sleepiness and decreased concentration in work. Take with caution.|Can I take tramadol along with Vefax? : No. Tramadol should be absolutely avoided with Vefax. They both cause an increase in the levels of serotonin in the body increasing the chances of potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome.|What is the difference between Vefax and desvenlafaxine? : Desvenlafaxine is an active metabolite of Vefax. It is the same medication in an active form.|Can fibromyalgia be treated with Vefax? : Vefax is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Some research studies have shown promising results of Vefax in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.|Can I take citalopram in place of Vefax? : Both Citalopram and Vefax are anti-depressants but their action is different. Citalopram results in an increase in the serotonin levels but venlafaxine increases many other neurotransmitters apart from serotonin. Consult your doctor before changing the medication.|Can depression be treated with Vefax? : Yes. Vefax is a medication for the treatment of depression.|Can I use Vefax for anxiety disorder? : Yes. Vefax can be used for the treatment of anxiety disorder. |Can I use Vefax for a tension headache? : No. Vefax is not approved for the treatment of a tension headache. It is used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorder.|Can nerve pain be treated with Vefax? : Vefax 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 I use Vefax for a migraine? : Vefax is not approved for treatment of a migraine but some researchers have proved its efficacy in the prophylaxis of a migraine. It is currently used off label for migraine.|Can hot flashes be treated with Vefax? : Vefax is not approved for treatment of hot flashes. It is used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorder.|Which medication is best : Buspirone is an anxiolytic drug given for treatment of generalised anxiety disorder. Vefax is an antidepressant drug. Buspirone can be added to Vefax to augment the effect of Vefax. But this can lead to a potentially 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.|Why does Vefax cause loss of appetite? : Vefax 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 Vefax be switched to desvenlafaxine abruptly? : No. You should not change or switch over to any other drug. It may lead to various adverse effects called as discontinuation symptoms. Talk to your doctor if you are not comfortable with Vefax and it should be tapered slowly and then stopped.|What are good alternatives to Vefax : 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 Vefax by yourself it can lead to increased adverse effects.|Am I dizzy because I stopped taking Vefax? : Yes. Dizziness can be due to Vefax. Vefax therapy leads to increased blood pressure so abrupt stoppage can lead to decreased blood pressure and can cause dizziness.