Depression|Anxiety disorder

In Depression Vixem 75 Tablet 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. Vixem 75 Tablet 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. Vixem 75 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Vixem 75 Tablet 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.Vixem 75 Tablet 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 Vixem 75 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. Vixem 75 Tablet is to be taken with food.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Vixem 75 Tablet. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Vixem 75 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> Vixem 75 Tablet 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> Vixem 75 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.As side effects of Vixem 75 Tablet are dizziness confusion and eye sight changes such as blurred vision and this may affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Vixem 75 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vixem 75 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Vixem 75 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vixem 75 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Vixem 75 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 :: 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

Q. Can Vixem 75 Tablet cause sedation?::: Yes. Vixem 75 Tablet can cause sedation. You should inform your doctor if you are taking any other sleep inducing medicines before starting Vixem 75 Tablet.| Q. Is Vixem 75 Tablet a psychotropic drug?::: Yes. Vixem 75 Tablet is a psychotropic drug. Any medication capable of affecting the mind emotions and behaviour are called psychotropic drugs.| Q. Is Vixem 75 Tablet a narcotic?::: No. Vixem 75 Tablet 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 Vixem 75 Tablet ER and XR?::: Both are same medication. Vixem 75 Tablet 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 Vixem 75 Tablet?::: No. There can be a serious side effect when mirtazapine is taken with Vixem 75 Tablet. 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 Vixem 75 Tablet with citalopram?::: No. Citalopram and Vixem 75 Tablet 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 Vixem 75 Tablet and p-glycoprotein?::: P-glycoprotein is responsible for the expulsion of Vixem 75 Tablet from the brain. Some studies have shown that Vixem 75 Tablet and its metabolite inhibit the p-glycoprotein.| Q. Where is Vixem 75 Tablet absorbed?::: Vixem 75 Tablet is absorbed from the intestine after being metabolised by the liver.| Q. When should I take Vixem 75 Tablet?::: Vixem 75 Tablet is a medication to treat generalised depressive disorder or depression. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.| Q. Can Vixem 75 Tablet cause high blood pressure?::: Vixem 75 Tablet treatment is associated with sustained increases in blood pressure in some people. It is recommended that people who are being treated with Vixem 75 Tablet should have regular monitoring of blood pressure. For such people either dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.| Q. Can Vixem 75 Tablet cause constipation?::: Yes. Vixem 75 Tablet 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 Vixem 75 Tablet cause weight loss?::: Yes. Vixem 75 Tablet is known to cause weight loss in some patients. In research studies a dose-dependent weight loss was noted in patients treated with Vixem 75 Tablet for several weeks. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.| Q. Can Vixem 75 Tablet cause addiction?::: No. Vixem 75 Tablet does not have habit-forming potential. | Q. Can I take Vixem 75 Tablet 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 Vixem 75 Tablet?::: Yes. Gabapentin can be given with Vixem 75 Tablet 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 Vixem 75 Tablet and desvenlafaxine?::: Desvenlafaxine is an active metabolite of Vixem 75 Tablet. It is the same medication in an active form.| Q. Can fibromyalgia be treated with Vixem 75 Tablet?::: Vixem 75 Tablet is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Some research studies have shown promising results of Vixem 75 Tablet in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.| Q. Can nerve pain be treated with Vixem 75 Tablet?::: Vixem 75 Tablet 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 Vixem 75 Tablet cause loss of appetite?::: Vixem 75 Tablet 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 Vixem 75 Tablet 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 Vixem 75 Tablet by yourself it can lead to increased adverse effects.