VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE- venlafaxine hydrochloride tablet
REMEDYREPACK INC.
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Antidepressant Medicines, Depression and Other Serious Mental Illnesses, and Suicidal Thoughts or Actions
Read the Medication Guide that comes with you or your family member's antidepressant medicine. This Medication Guide is only about the risk of suicidal thoughts and actions with antidepressant medicines.
Talk to your, or your family member's, healthcare provider about:
Antidepressant medicines may increase suicidal thoughts or actions in some children, teenagers, and young adults within the first few months of treatment.
Depression and other serious mental illnesses are the most important causes of suicidal thoughts and actions. Some people may have a particularly high risk of having suicidal thoughts or actions. These include people who have (or have a family history of) bipolar illness (also called manic-depressive illness) or suicidal thoughts or actions.
3. How can I watch for and try to prevent suicidal thoughts and actions in myself or a family member?
Pay close attention to any changes, especially sudden changes, in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. This is very important when an antidepressant medicine is started or when the dose is changed.
thoughts about suicide or dyingtrouble sleeping (insomnia)attempts to commit suicidenew or worse irritabilitynew or worse depressionacting aggressive, being angry, or violentnew or worse anxietyacting on dangerous impulsesfeeling very agitated or restlessan extreme increase in activity and talking (mania)panic attacksother unusual changes in behavior or moodWhat else do I need to know about antidepressant medicines?
Never stop an antidepressant medicine without first talking to a healthcare provider. Stopping an antidepressant medicine suddenly can cause other symptoms.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for all antidepressants.
Manufactured by:
Cadila Healthcare Ltd.
Ahmedabad, India
Distributed by:
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Pennington NJ 08534
Rev.: 12/10
Revision Date: 16/12/2010