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Can Reeshape And Venlafaxine Be Taken Together?
Question: My age is 60. Du to taking venlafaxine 75 anti depressant medicine for last 5 yrs at present I am having obesity, weight 90 kg. and height 5ft 07 inchs. Can I take Reeshape capsule? Will be the dose? How many days it is to be taken?
Brief Answer:
Yes the drug is safe with Venlafaxine.
Detailed Answer:
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I can understand your concern. Reeshape consists of Orlistat and the drug is used for weight loss in patients with obesity. Venlafaxine is a SNRI drug and is known to cause weight gain. If we consider taking Orlistat with Venlafaxine then the drugs have no significant drug interactions and you can take the drug without worries.
Commonly the drug is prescribed in about 120 mg dose two to three times a day for the patients of obesity. The drug should be taken with meals preferably. There is no specific duration of treatment but you should continue the drug for at least about 2-3 months. This will help in reducing the weight. Please consult your doctor before making any change in your prescription and take these drugs with proper prescription only.
Thanks, Hope this helps you. Please don't hesitate to ask again for more doubts.
Take care
Yes the drug is safe with Venlafaxine.
Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries
I can understand your concern. Reeshape consists of Orlistat and the drug is used for weight loss in patients with obesity. Venlafaxine is a SNRI drug and is known to cause weight gain. If we consider taking Orlistat with Venlafaxine then the drugs have no significant drug interactions and you can take the drug without worries.
Commonly the drug is prescribed in about 120 mg dose two to three times a day for the patients of obesity. The drug should be taken with meals preferably. There is no specific duration of treatment but you should continue the drug for at least about 2-3 months. This will help in reducing the weight. Please consult your doctor before making any change in your prescription and take these drugs with proper prescription only.
Thanks, Hope this helps you. Please don't hesitate to ask again for more doubts.
Take care
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