Venlafaxin Sandoz
Venlafaxin Sandoz is a medicine used to treat depression and anxiety disorders.
How to Use
Dosage
The usual starting dose is 75 mg once a day. Your doctor may increase the dose gradually. For depression, the maximum dose is 375 mg daily, and for anxiety disorders and panic disorder, the maximum dose is 225 mg daily.
Method
Take the tablets with food, whole with liquid, at approximately the same time each day (morning or evening). Do not divide, crush, chew, or dissolve them.
For depression, up to 375 mg daily. For anxiety disorders and panic disorder, up to 225 mg daily.
Possible Side Effects
- •Dizziness, headache, drowsiness
- •Insomnia
- •Nausea, dry mouth, constipation
- •Sweating (including night sweats)
- •Decreased appetite
- •Confusion, feeling unreal, inability to orgasm, decreased sex drive, agitation, nervousness, unusual dreams
- •Tremors, feeling restless or unable to sit still, tingling/prickling, taste changes, increased muscle tension
- •Vision problems (such as blurred vision, dilated pupils, difficulty focusing)
- •Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- •Fast heart rate, palpitations
- •Increased blood pressure, flushing
- •Shortness of breath, yawning
- •Vomiting, diarrhea
- •Mild rash, itching
- •Increased urination, difficulty urinating
- •Menstrual problems, ejaculation/orgasm problems (men), erectile dysfunction
- •Weakness, fatigue, chills
- •Weight gain or loss
- •Increased cholesterol levels
- •Overactivity, racing thoughts, decreased need for sleep (mania)
- •Hallucinations, feeling unreal, lack of orgasm, lack of emotions, overexcitement, teeth grinding
- •Fainting, involuntary muscle jerks, impaired coordination and balance
- •Dizziness (especially when standing up quickly), drop in blood pressure
- •Vomiting blood, black or tarry stools or blood in stool (sign of internal bleeding)
- •Sensitivity to sunlight, bruising, unusual hair loss
- •Inability to control urine
- •Muscle stiffness, cramps, and involuntary muscle movements
- •Slight changes in liver enzyme levels
- •Seizures
- •Excessive fluid retention (SIADH)
- •Decreased blood sodium levels
- •Severe eye pain and vision loss or blurring
- •Abnormal or fast heartbeat, which may lead to fainting
- •Severe abdominal or back pain (may be due to bowel, liver, or pancreas problems)
- •Itching, yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, or flu-like symptoms (signs of liver inflammation)
- •Prolonged bleeding time (low platelet count, increased bruising and bleeding risk)
- •Abnormal milk production from breasts
- •Unexpected bleeding (e.g., bleeding gums, blood in urine, vomit, or bruising)
- •Chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, irregular heartbeat (stress cardiomyopathy symptoms)
Important Warnings
- Do not take Venlafaxin Sandoz if you are allergic to venlafaxine or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use this medicine if you are taking or have taken medicines called MAO inhibitors (for depression or Parkinson's disease) within the last 14 days.
- If you experience restlessness, hallucinations, fast heart rate, fever, confusion, or nausea/vomiting, contact your doctor immediately, as these can be signs of a serious condition called serotonin syndrome.
- If you have thoughts of harming yourself or suicide, contact your doctor immediately or go to the nearest hospital.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking Venlafaxin Sandoz, as it can cause extreme tiredness and unconsciousness.
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- Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how Venlafaxin Sandoz affects you, as it may impair your alertness.
- Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, as the medicine can affect the baby.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, throat, hands or feet, and/or an itchy rash (hives), or difficulty swallowing or breathing.
Use in Elderly Patients
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Serotonergic. A significant adverse effect is low serum sodium level. Increases risk of falls. Consider the numerous potential interactions, especially with drugs that increase the risk of bleeding. Reduce the dose already in mild renal impairment. (updated 12.2.2024)