D Fax Plus 50mg/0.5mg Tablet 10's

Dvenjoy 50mg Tablet XR is used in the treatment of depression.

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with D Fax Plus 50mg/0.5mg Tablet

D Fax Plus 50mg/0.5mg Tablet 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.

• Desvenlafaxine helps in treating depression and anxiety.
• It may also  be used to treat nerve pain from diabetes and some other forms of chronic pain.
• It may take 2 to 4 weeks for Desvenlafaxine to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
• It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Desvenlafaxine as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
• It may cause a sensation of restlessness, especially when you first start taking it. Inform your doctor if this happens to you.
• Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
• Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Desvenlafaxine : Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness, Anxiety, Increased sweating, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Constipation, Decreased appetite, Sexual dysfunction;Clonazepam : Memory impairment, Dizziness, Fatigue, Depression, Drowsiness, Coordination impaired, Altered walking

D Fax Plus 50mg/0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dvenjoy 50mg Tablet XR works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance.

Q. Is Dvenjoy a narcotic?
No. Dvenjoy 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 Dvenjoy ER or Dvenjoy succinate?
Dvenjoy ER or 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. How to wean Dvenjoy?
Weaning of Dvenjoy can be done by a gradual reduction in the dose rather than abrupt cessation is recommended whenever possible. Abrupt cessation of the therapy leads to a lot of adverse effects.

Q. How is Dvenjoy different from venlafaxine?
Dvenjoy is an active metabolite of venlafaxine. It is the same medication in an active form.

Q. How is Dvenjoy works?
Dvenjoy is a potent and selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). Dvenjoy is thought to be related to the potentiation of the neurotransmitters in the central nervous system.

Q. When to take Dvenjoy?
Take Dvenjoy exactly as advised by your doctor. Take Dvenjoy at about the same time each day with or without food. Swallow Dvenjoy tablets in whole, with fluid. Do not crush, cut, chew, or dissolve the tablets because the tablets may be time-released.

Q. Can Dvenjoy be switched to sertraline?
Yes. It can be switched but discontinuation symptoms are common while changing the therapy. So, tapering of the antidepressant may be necessary to minimise discontinuation symptoms. The switch over of the therapy from Dvenjoy should be done by the doctor. Do inform your doctor about all your present medications before starting the therapy.

Q. Are there any alternatives to Dvenjoy?
Yes. There are many alternatives to Dvenjoy. You should use the alternative under the guidance of your doctor.

Q. Is Dvenjoy good medication for anxiety?
Dvenjoy can be taken in anxiety and panic disorders. It is also used for the treatment of depression.

Q. Does Dvenjoy cause sedation?
Yes. Dvenjoy is known to cause sedation. Do not take this medication with other sleep inducing drugs it may lead to excess sleepiness, drowsiness, decreased concentration and difficulty in work. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.

Q. Does Dvenjoy be used to treat menopausal vasomotor symptoms?
Dvenjoy is approved for treatment of depression but few types of research have shown the efficacy of desvenlafaxine in the treatment of hot flashes.

Q. Can Dvenjoy be used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Dvenjoy is not approved for the treatment of IBS. It is approved for treatment of depression but few types of research have shown the efficacy of desvenlafaxine in the treatment of IBS.

Q. Can I use Dvenjoy for depression?
Yes. Dvenjoy is a medication approved for the treatment of depression. Do not start Dvenjoy by yourself. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.

Q. Can I use Dvenjoy for a migraine?
No. Dvenjoy is approved for treatment of a migraine. It is used in the treatment of depression.

Q. Can hot flashes be treated with Dvenjoy?
Dvenjoy is not approved for treatment of depression but few types of research have shown the efficacy of desvenlafaxine in the treatment of hot flashes.

Q. Can I use Dvenjoy for social anxiety?
Dvenjoy is approved for treatment of depression but few types of research have shown the efficacy of desvenlafaxine in the treatment of social anxiety.

Q. Can neuropathic pain be treated with Dvenjoy?
Dvenjoy is not approved for treatment of neuropathic pain. It is an antidepressant. It is used off-label for treatment of neuropathic pain.

Q. Which medication is best, Dvenjoy or escitalopram?
Both are antidepressant medication and the therapy is decided by the type of patient, however, some studies show escitalopram is almost similar to Dvenjoy.

Q. Can I take tramadol along with Dvenjoy?
No. Tramadol should be absolutely avoided with Dvenjoy. They both cause an increase in the levels of serotonin in the body increasing the chances of potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome.

Q. Can venlafaxine be switched to Dvenjoy abruptly?
No. You should not change or switch over to any other drug. It may lead to various adverse effects called as discontinuation symptoms. Talk to your doctor if you are not comfortable with Dvenjoy and it should be tapered slowly and then stopped.

Q. What should I avoid while taking Dvenjoy?
You should avoid taking any other antidepressants medications, medicines to treat migraine headaches known as triptans,medicines used to treat mood, anxiety, psychotic, or thought disorders, including tricyclics, lithium, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), antipsychotic drugs, or other dopamine antagonists, such as metoclopramide.

Q. How long should I continue taking Dvenjoy?
Dvenjoy is an antidepressant medication. These medications are to be taken for a long duration of months or year. The exact duration of treatment is decided by the improvement of the symptom.

Q. Will Dvenjoy affect my sex drive?
There are few cases reports to suggest that it effect sex drive but not all patients suffer from that.

D Fax Plus 50mg/0.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of D Fax Plus 50mg/0.5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of D Fax Plus 50mg/0.5mg Tablet can cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.