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Is Alcohol Intake Safe While On Venlor?

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Posted on Fri, 27 Jun 2014
Question: Hi, I am on Venlor XR 75 mg for the last few months...I take a couple or drinks now and then, but not exceeding 3 pegs at any point in time and also beer some times.
Is this harmful ? What could be the side affects of this...
I don't particularly feel uncomfortable...
The Doctor said that I need to take the medication for another 2 months...
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Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You should avoid alcohol.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.

After reading your post, I would like to advise that you should avoid alcohol with the medicine Venlor XR prescribed by your doctor.

Velnafaxine present in Venlor XR can increase the impairment of mental and motor skills induced by alcohol intake.

Other side effects include headache, insomnia, nausea, dizziness, poor ejaculation, etc.

I hope this is helpful to you.
If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.

Regards. Thanks.
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Is Alcohol Intake Safe While On Venlor?

Brief Answer: You should avoid alcohol. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, I would like to advise that you should avoid alcohol with the medicine Venlor XR prescribed by your doctor. Velnafaxine present in Venlor XR can increase the impairment of mental and motor skills induced by alcohol intake. Other side effects include headache, insomnia, nausea, dizziness, poor ejaculation, etc. I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help. Regards. Thanks.