Treatment of Diabetic nerve pain|Treatment of Depression|Treatment of Anxiety disorder|Treatment of Neuropathic pain|Treatment of Fibromyalgia|Treatment of Stress urinary incontinence

In Treatment of Diabetic nerve pain High levels of blood sugar (glucose) levels in diabetic patients can cause damage to nerves and this can cause pain sensation. Loxet 60mg Tablet helps reduce this damage by affecting chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters. By relieving pain it helps improve your quality of life.

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. Loxet 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Loxet 60mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression anxiety disorder diabetic nerve pain fibromyalgia (a condition in which there are generalized pain and tenderness in the body) neuropathic pain and stress urinary incontinence.Loxet 60mg Tablet works by increasing the level of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline) in the brain that have a calming effect on the brain and relax the nerves thus treating your illness. It may be taken with or without 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 headache decreased libido abnormal dreams blurred vision and dry mouth. It even causes 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 Loxet 60mg Tablet 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. Loxet 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Loxet 60mg Tablet. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Loxet 60mg Tablet 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> Loxet 60mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Loxet 60mg Tablet may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Loxet 60mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Loxet 60mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : UNSAFE <p> Loxet 60mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Loxet 60mg Tablet 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 :: Naphthalene Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS

Treatment of Diabetic nerve pain|Treatment of Depression|Treatment of Anxiety disorder|Treatment of Neuropathic pain|Treatment of Fibromyalgia|Treatment of Stress urinary incontinence

Nausea | Headache | Dryness in mouth | Sleepiness | Dizziness | Blurred vision | Decreased libido | Abnormal dreams

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Q. How long does Loxet 60mg Tablet take to work?::: In people with depression and anxiety Loxet 60mg Tablet mostly starts working within two weeks of treatment. However you may take 2-4 weeks to feel better. Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement after this time. In people with diabetic neuropathic pain you may take a few weeks to feel better. Consult your doctor if you do not feel better after 2 months.| Q. If I start feeling better can I stop taking Loxet 60mg Tablet?::: No you should not stop Loxet 60mg Tablet suddenly and without consulting your doctor. In cases of depression and anxiety if you have been feeling better for 6 months or more your doctor may reduce your doses gradually. In case of pain and incontinence if you are feeling better continue taking it for the long term. Your doctor will keep monitoring your response to the medicine every few months.| Q. Is Loxet 60mg Tablet highly addictive?::: No Loxet 60mg Tablet is not habit-forming (addictive). This means that it does not make you physically or psychologically dependent on it.| Q. What will be the consequences if I stop taking Loxet 60mg Tablet suddenly?::: If you stop Loxet 60mg Tablet suddenly you may feel dizzy tired agitated or restless anxious and irritated. You may also experience sleep disturbances (vivid dreams nightmares inability to sleep) nausea vomiting shaking muscle pain diarrhea a piercing sensation (pins and needles) especially in the head and excessive sweating or vertigo. Always consult your doctor before you stop taking Loxet 60mg Tablet. Your doctor will reduce the dose gradually.| Q. I am taking warfarin does Loxet 60mg Tablet interfere with warfarin? Is it safe to take both together?::: You should be cautious if you are taking both Loxet 60mg Tablet and warfarin since there is a risk of bleeding or you may experience petechiae or purpura.| Q. Is Loxet 60mg Tablet safe to use for long term?::: Loxet 60mg Tablet is safe to use for a long duration provided you follow your doctor’s advice regarding the treatment.| Q. I am a hypertensive patient. I have noticed that my blood pressure has increased after I started taking Loxet 60mg Tablet. Is it because of Loxet 60mg Tablet what should be done?::: Loxet 60mg Tablet may cause an increase in blood pressure. Therefore regular monitoring of blood pressure is required especially during the first month of use. If your blood pressure increase is constant consult your doctor. It may indicate that your Loxet 60mg Tablet dose either needs to be reduced or discontinued gradually.