Venlor 25mg Capsule 10.0 capsules in 1 strip

Last Updated: April 10th, 2026

Venlor 25mg Capsule is a product of Cipla Ltd

Composition: Venlafaxine (25mg)

Pack of 10 capsule

₹ 11.79

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All Details About Venlor 25mg Capsule

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Venlor 25mg Capsule

Description:

Venlor 25mg Capsule is a medicine used to treat major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders. It helps improve mood, reduce nervousness, and improve overall well-being by restoring the balance of certain brain chemicals that affect mood and emotions.

Venlor 25mg Capsule should be taken with food. Take this medicine at the same time each day to maintain a stable level in your blood. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip doses, and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking this medication abruptly, as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), constipation, increased sweating, and sexual dysfunction. However, these side effects are temporary and typically resolve on their own over time. Consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.

Venlor 25mg Capsule may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so avoid driving or engaging in activities that require mental focus until you understand how this medicine affects you. Earlier taking Venlor 25mg Capsule, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, heart, or liver conditions or a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Increaseitionally, notify your doctor if you experience any unusual mood or behavioral changes, worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult before taking this medicine, as it may cause harmful effects on the developing baby.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Venlor 25mg Capsule should be taken with or after food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Venlor

Nausea
Constipation
Increased sweating
Sexual dysfunction
Dizziness
Decreased appetite
Erectile dysfunction

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Venlor 25mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Venlor 25mg Capsule during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Venlor 25mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Babies should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and adequate weight gain.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Venlor 25mg Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Venlor 25mg Capsule may cause dizziness, confusion, and eyesight changes such as blurred vision, which may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Venlor 25mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Venlor 25mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

Can Venlor 25mg Capsule cause sedation?

Affirmative. Venlor 25mg Capsule can cause sedation. You should inform your doctor if you are taking any other sleep-inducing medicines before starting Venlor 25mg Capsule.

Is Venlor 25mg Capsule a psychotropic drug?

Affirmative. Venlor 25mg Capsule is a psychotropic drug. Any medication capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behaviour are called psychotropic drugs.

Is Venlor 25mg Capsule a narcotic?

No. Venlor 25mg Capsule is not a narcotic drug. Narcotics are drugs with sleep-inducing properties, usually derivatives of opium, like heroin and morphine.

Can I take mirtazapine along with Venlor 25mg Capsule?

No. There can be a serious side effect when mirtazapine is taken with Venlor 25mg Capsule. It can cause a serious condition called as serotonin syndrome. It is a potentially life-threatening can present as agitation, hallucinations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tachycardia, labile blood pressure, hyperthermia and coma.

Can I take Venlor 25mg Capsule with citalopram?

No. Citalopram and Venlor 25mg Capsule both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or use any alternate drug. It can cause a serious condition called as serotonin syndrome. It is a potentially life-threatening can present as agitation, hallucinations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tachycardia, labile blood pressure, hyperthermia and coma.

What is the relation between Venlor 25mg Capsule and p-glycoprotein?

P-glycoprotein is responsible for the expulsion of Venlor 25mg Capsule from the brain. Some studies have shown that Venlor 25mg Capsule and its metabolite inhibit the p-glycoprotein.

Can Venlor 25mg Capsule cause high blood pressure?

Venlor 25mg Capsule treatment is associated with sustained increases in blood pressure in some people. It is recommended that people who are being treated with Venlor 25mg Capsule should have regular monitoring of blood pressure. For such people, either dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.

Can Venlor 25mg Capsule cause constipation?

Affirmative. Venlor 25mg Capsule is known to cause constipation in some patients. Take a fiber-rich diet and drink plenty of water. You may consider taking laxatives as well. Your doctor will suggest ways to prevent or manage it. Please consult your doctor if it does not resolve or gets worse.

Can Venlor 25mg Capsule cause weight loss?

Affirmative. Venlor 25mg Capsule is known to cause weight loss in some patients. In research studies, a dose-dependent weight loss was noted in patients treated with Venlor 25mg Capsule for several weeks. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.

Can Venlor 25mg Capsule cause addiction?

No. Venlor 25mg Capsule does not have habit-forming potential.

Can I take Venlor 25mg Capsule tablet instead of a capsule?

You can take a tablet instead of the capsule but only under consultation or prescription of a doctor. You should not change it yourself as the different formulation of a medication may have a different action as drug release would be different in both. This can lead to an inappropriate treatment and may lead to side effects or even failure of treatment.

Can gabapentin be given along with Venlor 25mg Capsule?

Affirmative, gabapentin can be given with Venlor 25mg Capsule, but only with a consultation with a doctor. They both, when given together, cause an increase in drowsiness, sleepiness, and decreased concentration at work. Take it with caution.

Can fibromyalgia be treated with Venlor 25mg Capsule?

Venlor 25mg Capsule is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Some research studies have shown promising results of Venlor 25mg Capsule in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.

Can nerve pain be treated with Venlor 25mg Capsule?

Venlor 25mg Capsule is not approved for treatment of nerve pain disorders but some researchers have proved its efficacy in nerve pain. It is currently used off-label for nerve pain.

Why does Venlor 25mg Capsule cause loss of appetite?

Venlor 25mg Capsule is known to cause changes in the neurotransmitters levels and chemicals in the brain which leads to decrease in appetite and this loss of appetite is dose dependent.

What are good alternatives to Venlor 25mg Capsule, particularly when a side effect is reduced sex drive?

If you find any side effects like decreased sex drive or impotence, talk to your doctor, and then you can have another drug. Do not stop Venlor 25mg Capsule by yourself, it can lead to increased adverse effects.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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