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MDD Xr 50 side-effects
Hi docs in my grandmother's prescription neurologist add new medicine Recal plus ( calcium vitamin d ) and MDD Xr 50 in night but after taken from 2 days she feels vomiting in night and whole day we are very anxious please help how to handle because neurologist not available how to tackle side effects of medicine
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Dr. Marni Srinivasa Chowdary
Neurosurgeon
8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
The medication she is using is an Anti depressant - Venlafaxine - Antidepressant and a mood altering drug
Many antidepressants can cause this in the first few days:
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Drowsiness
• Weakness
• Dizziness
Elderly patients are more sensitive due to:
• Slower metabolism
• Post-stroke brain vulnerability
This is very common in the first 3–7 days after starting
So if there is slight drowsiness, no need to worry
Usually these effects subside in 3–7 days and they become tolerant to these side effects (in 3–7 days)
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Next Steps
Give medication after food
• Ensure hydration
• Monitor BP
• Avoid sudden standing
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If she is too drowsy (severe) - with hold the medication
She will improve, then the dose can be adjusted.
Contact me via practo for dose adjustments and further management
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Dr. Amol Gajanan Andhale
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8 yrs exp
Wardha
Upload your prescription
Or consult with neurologist
Need detail history and examination
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