Fetzima

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Brand Name: Fetzima

Generic Name: Levomilnacipran

Primary Use: Depressive Disorder

Dosage Forms:

• Extended-Release capsule of 20mg, 40mg, 80mg and 120mg

Common Side Effects:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Swelling face, lips, tongue , throat
• Decreased libido
• Hives or skin rashes
• Headache
• Seizures
• Difficulty in breathing
• Confusion
• Risk taking behaviour
• Deceased need for sleep
• Hallucinations
• Unsteadiness
• Easy bruising, purple red spots under the skin
• Talkativeness

How long should it be taken?

For the use of beyond 8 weeks, doctor’s monitoring is required for periodic evaluation of the effectiveness of Fetzima.

Effectiveness:

• According to the clinical trials, Fetzima has shown to be efficacious for a short- term use of about 8 weeks.
• There is lack of research for establishing its long- term efficacy maintenance.