No. Citalopram and Valfax 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.

P-glycoprotein is responsible for the expulsion of Valfax from the brain. Some studies have shown that Valfax and its metabolite inhibit the p-glycoprotein.

Yes. Valfax is known to cause constipation in some patients. Take a fiber-rich diet and drink plenty of water. You may consider taking laxatives as well. Your doctor will suggest ways to prevent or manage it. Please consult your doctor if it does not resolve or gets worse.

Desvenlafaxine is an active metabolite of Valfax. It is the same medication in an active form.

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 Valfax by yourself it can lead to increased adverse effects.

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.

No. Valfax does not have habit-forming potential.

Yes. Valfax is known to cause weight loss in some patients. In research studies, a dose-dependent weight loss was noted in patients treated with Valfax for several weeks. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.

Valfax 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.

Valfax 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.

Yes. Gabapentin can be given with Valfax 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.

Valfax is absorbed from the intestine after being metabolised by the liver.

Both are same medication. Valfax 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.

Valfax is a medication to treat generalised depressive disorder or depression. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.

Valfax is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Some research studies have shown promising results of Valfax in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.

Valfax treatment is associated with sustained increases in blood pressure in some people. It is recommended that people who are being treated with Valfax should have regular monitoring of blood pressure. For such people, either dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.

No. Valfax is not a narcotic drug. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine.

Yes. Valfax is a psychotropic drug. Any medication capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behaviour are called psychotropic drugs.

Yes. Valfax can cause sedation. You should inform your doctor if you are taking any other sleep inducing medicines before starting Valfax.

No. There can be a serious side effect when mirtazapine is taken with Valfax. 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.