Depression|Anxiety disorder

In Depression Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood relieves anxiety tension helps you sleep better and increases your energy levels. Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR prevents extreme mood changes and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR is to be taken with food.

Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR is used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorder. It alters the chemicals in the brain that cause symptoms of anxiety such as irritability restlessness lack of concentration fatigue sweating increased heart rate and unwanted or racing thoughts.Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR should be taken with food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea vomiting insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) decreased appetite anxiety constipation increased sweating and sexual dysfunction. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. However these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.Before taking Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys heart liver or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior new or worsening depression or if you have any suicidal thoughts.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR is to be taken with food.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.Babies should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and adequate weight gain. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.As side effects of Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR are dizziness confusion and eye sight changes such as blurred vision and this may affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Anisole Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS|Action Class :: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)

Depression|Anxiety disorder

Nausea | Vomiting | Dizziness | Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) | Decreased appetite | Anxiety | Constipation | Increased sweating | Sexual dysfunction

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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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CAUTION

CAUTION

Q. Can Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR cause sedation?::: Yes. Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR can cause sedation. You should inform your doctor if you are taking any other sleep inducing medicines before starting Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR.| Q. Is Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR a psychotropic drug?::: Yes. Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR is a psychotropic drug. Any medication capable of affecting the mind emotions and behaviour are called psychotropic drugs.| Q. Is Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR a narcotic?::: No. Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR is not a narcotic drug. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine. | Q. What is the difference between Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR ER and XR?::: Both are same medication. Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR 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.| Q. Can I take mirtazapine along with Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR?::: No. There can be a serious side effect when mirtazapine is taken with Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR. 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.| Q. Can I take Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR with citalopram?::: No. Citalopram and Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR 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.| Q. What is the relation between Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR and p-glycoprotein?::: P-glycoprotein is responsible for the expulsion of Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR from the brain. Some studies have shown that Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR and its metabolite inhibit the p-glycoprotein.| Q. Where is Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR absorbed?::: Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR is absorbed from the intestine after being metabolised by the liver.| Q. When should I take Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR?::: Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR is a medication to treat generalised depressive disorder or depression. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.| Q. Can Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR cause high blood pressure?::: Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR treatment is associated with sustained increases in blood pressure in some people. It is recommended that people who are being treated with Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR should have regular monitoring of blood pressure. For such people either dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.| Q. Can Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR cause constipation?::: Yes. Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR 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.| Q. Can Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR cause weight loss?::: Yes. Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR is known to cause weight loss in some patients. In research studies a dose-dependent weight loss was noted in patients treated with Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR for several weeks. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.| Q. Can Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR cause addiction?::: No. Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR does not have habit-forming potential. | Q. Can I take Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR 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.| Q. Can gabapentin be given along with Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR?::: Yes. Gabapentin can be given with Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR 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.| Q. What is the difference between Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR and desvenlafaxine?::: Desvenlafaxine is an active metabolite of Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR. It is the same medication in an active form.| Q. Can fibromyalgia be treated with Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR?::: Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Some research studies have shown promising results of Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.| Q. Can nerve pain be treated with Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR?::: Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR 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.| Q. Why does Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR cause loss of appetite?::: Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR 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.| Q. What are good alternatives to Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR particularly when a side effect is reduced sex drive?::: 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 Envelaf 37.5mg Tablet XR by yourself it can lead to increased adverse effects.