Uses of Clonazepam+Desvenlafaxine

The combination of Clonazepam and Desvenlafaxine is used to treat depression, epilepsy (fits), panic disorder and certain types of phobias (fears).

Therapeutic Category

Clonazepam: Anticonvulsants

Desvenlafaxine: Antidepressants 

How Clonazepam+Desvenlafaxine works

Clonazepam is an anticonvulsant. It suppresses the abnormal electrical activity within the brain and induces calmness which helps in reducing fits.

Desvenlafaxine is an antidepressant medicine. It works by regulating the release and uptake of certain chemical messengers (dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine) within the brain that affects thoughts, emotions, body movements and behaviour. As a result, it prevents seizures, improves your ability to think, controls your emotions and stabilizes your mental health.

Common side effects of Clonazepam+Desvenlafaxine

• dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness
• weak muscles, poor muscle control, loss of balance
• poor concentration, confusion, memory loss, restlessness
• headache
• slow or difficult speech
• urge to pass urine
• hair loss
• feeling sleepy or difficulty in sleeping
• increased sweating
• constipation, decreased appetite, dry mouth, diarrhea
• decreased sex drive, delayed ejaculation, problems in erection
• difficulty in passing urine
• weight gain or weight loss

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you experience:

• suicidal thoughts and behaviour
• changes in behavior (such as feeling agitated, restless, aggressive, irritable, violent or angry, false beliefs, nightmares and hallucinations or other inappropriate behavior)
• fits
• signs of heart problems (such as fast or irregular heart rate, chest pain, swollen ankles, fainting, dizziness upon standing)
• signs of serotonin syndrome (feeling agitated, hallucinations, confusion, loss of consciousness, fast heartbeat, feeling dizzy, increased sweating, flushing, tremors, stiff muscles, or muscle twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or seizures)
• increased signs of bleeding or bruising
• problems in vision, troubled breathing, chest pain or coughing, severe upper abdominal pain, swollen and tender abdomen, fever

Health Tips for Clonazepam+Desvenlafaxine

• Take clonazepam and desvenlafaxine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not exceed or skip doses without consulting your healthcare provider
• Take your medication at the same time each day to maintain a steady level in your system. This can help optimize the effectiveness of the medication
• It is important not to stop taking clonazepam or desvenlafaxine abruptly, as this can lead to withdrawal symptoms or a rebound effect. If you want to discontinue the medication or make any changes, consult your doctor for proper guidance and to develop a tapering schedule if needed
• Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking clonazepam and desvenlafaxine as it might make you feel dizzier and drowsier
• Both clonazepam and desvenlafaxine can cause drowsiness and impair your coordination and judgment. Therefore, do not drive or handle any heavy tools or machines if your ability is affected