D-Venizep 100 Tablet ER is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of depression. This medicine helps by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain that have a calming effect on the brain and relax the nerves, thus treating your depression.
D-Venizep 100 Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, constipation, confusion, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), memory impairment, headache, ejaculation disorder, tiredness, erectile dysfunction, low sexual desire, and uncoordinated body movements. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.
Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney disease, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, or any heart disease. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, and/ or allergy medication. You should avoid alcohol while taking D-Venizep 100 Tablet ER, as it may worsen certain side effects.
D-Venizep 100 Tablet ER 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. D-Venizep 100 Tablet ER prevents extreme changes in mood and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood. It can take several weeks for this medicine to work and you may still feel low during this time. It is likely that you will take this medicine for at least six months but possibly much longer. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
SIDE EFFECTS OF D-VENIZEP TABLET ER
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of D-Venizep
Nausea
Constipation
Confusion
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Memory impairment
Headache
Ejaculation disorder
Tiredness
Erectile dysfunction
Low sexual desire
Uncoordinated body movements
Depression
HOW TO USE D-VENIZEP TABLET ER
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. D-Venizep 100 Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW D-VENIZEP TABLET ER WORKS
D-Venizep 100 Tablet ER is a combination of two medicines:.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with D-Venizep 100 Tablet ER.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
D-Venizep 100 Tablet ER is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
D-Venizep 100 Tablet ER 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
D-Venizep 100 Tablet ER may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
D-Venizep 100 Tablet ER is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of D-Venizep 100 Tablet ER may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Use of D-Venizep 100 Tablet ER can cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
D-Venizep 100 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of D-Venizep 100 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE D-VENIZEP TABLET ER?
If you miss a dose of D-Venizep 100 Tablet ER, 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.
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