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Product trade name: Effexor LP
Pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs, medications or other health care products: Effexor LP available forms, composition, doses: Effexor LP destination | category: Indications and usages, anatomical therapeutic chemical and diseases classification codes: Pharmaceutical companies, researchers, developers, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers: Online pharmacy, drugstores, pharma, health and beauty shops selling this or related pharmaceutical products: There is an additional general information about this medication active ingredient venlafaxine: Effexor LP information Effexor LP is a drug belonging to the antidepressant and anti-anxiety agents that aid in the control of depression and anxiety attacks. Effexor LP indications This medicine is used to treat mental depression, as well as anxiety disorders and its symptoms. Effexor LP warnings Before taking this antidepressant drug, determine if you are allergic to this medication or other components of Effexor LP. Effexor LP and pregnancy This drug has not been tested in pregnant women but tests on pregnant rats indicated that high doses of Effexor LP lead to birth defects and foetal death. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become so when you are prescribed this medication. This antidepressant medication has a tendency to be passed into breast milk and may cause unwanted side effects in the nursing infant. It is advised that you stop breast feeding when using Effexor LP. You must also inform your doctor if you have any of the following medical conditions: Brain problems such as brain damage or mental retardation Seizures. The risks of developing seizures may be increased when on Effexor LP medication. Heart Diseases High blood pressure or low blood pressure. This product may further worsen these medical conditions. Kidney Problems Liver disease. If you have liver disease, your doctor may significantly lower your dosage to prevent increase blood levels. Mania - the condition of patients with a history of maniac tendencies may be worsened when taking the medication. Weight loss. The intake of Effexor LP may increase weight loss in patients who are following weight loss programs in an unhealthy manner. Effexor LP intake guidelines Take this antidepressant medication as prescribed by your doctor. Do not deviate from their instructions and follow the guidelines outlined for the proper intake of this medicine. Effexor LP should be taken with meals or on a full stomach to lessen stomach upsets associated therewith. If you are taking the extended release capsule, never chew or break the capsule. Swallow it whole. Effexor LP dosage The dosage of Effexor LP varies from patient to patient depending on factors such as age, body weight and degree of mental depression and anxiety. The usual dose for adults for the treatment of depression ranges from 75 mg to 375 mg a day, to be determined by the patient's doctor. The usual dose for adults for the treatment of anxiety ranges from 75 mg to 225 mg per day, to be determined by the patient's doctor. Effexor LP overdose If an overdose is suspected, immediately consult a doctor. If symptoms worsen and become intolerable, seek emergency medical attention immediately. The symptoms of an Effexor LP overdose include: agitation convulsions and seizures extreme drowsiness unusual and extreme tiredness burning and prickling sensations on the skin trembling and shaking Effexor LP missed dose It is strongly advised never to take a double dose of this medication. If a dose is missed, skip it and only take the next dose in the schedule. Effexor LP side effects Unwanted side effects of Effexor LP include: changes in vision e.g. blurry or distorted vision and double vision decrease in libido headaches high blood pressure abnormal dreams anxiety nervousness chills constipation diarrhea insomnia vomiting weight loss These are the most common side effects of Effexor LP. atypical side effects include: chest pains arrhythmia mood and mental instability ringing and buzzing in the ears convulsions and seizures lockjaw postural hypotension menstrual changes swelling problems in urination Ask for medical advice if you experience any of the side effects listed above. Effexor LP drug reactions Let your medical consultant or doctor know if you are taking any of the following medicines before taking Effexor LP: busiprone bromocriptine tricyclic anti depressants dextromathorpan lithium levodopa meperidine nefazodone pentazocine serotonin reuptake inhibitors street drugs sumatriptan tramadol trazodone tryptophan moclobemide MOAI You may be prescribed a lower dose of Effexor LP or you may be advised to entirely taking it entirely.
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Maria Dennett 11 Dec 2010, 15:59
I was wondering if you can let me know if EFFEXOR L.P. is the same
medication as EFEXOR XL?
I have always been on EFEXOR XL,but have recently been given EFFEXOR LP, which to me is a different medication , but my pharmasist assures me its exactly the same but in different packaging. Could you please confirm? Many Thanks Maria Dennett |
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