Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:

• are allergic to VENFAX 37.5mg or any of the other ingredients
• have eye problems, such as certain kinds of glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye)
• have high blood pressure and/or diabetes
• have heart, liver or kidney problems
• have fits (seizures)
• have low sodium levels in your blood (hyponatraemia)
• tend to develop bruises or a tendency to bleed easily (history of bleeding disorders)
• have cholesterol levels get higher
• have a history of, or if someone in your family has had, mania or bipolar disorder (feeling over-excited or euphoric)
• have a history of aggressive behaviour
• are depressed and/or have anxiety disorders, you can sometimes have thoughts of harming or killing yourself

• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine

• VENFAX 37.5mg should normally not be used for children and adolescents under 18 years

• It can cause impaired judgement, thinking, and movement and coordination as well as problems with vision
• If you are affected by any of these you should not drive, operate machinery or take part in any activities where such effects could put you or others at risk

• chest tightness, wheezing, trouble swallowing or breathing, swelling of the face, throat, hands or feet
• feeling nervous or anxious, dizziness, throbbing sensations, sudden reddening of the skin and/or a warm feeling
• severe rash, itching or hives (elevated patches of red or pale skin that often itch)
• serotonin syndrome which may include restlessness, hallucinations, loss of coordination, fast heartbeat, increased body temperature, fast changes in blood pressure, overactive reflexes, diarrhoea, coma, nausea, vomiting
• Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) include a combination of fever, fast heartbeat, sweating, severe muscle stiffness, confusion, increased muscle
• coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and a high temperature
• blood vomit, black (tarry) stools or blood in stools
• yellow skin or eyes, itchiness or dark urine, which may be symptoms of inflammation of the liver (hepatitis)
• heart problems such as fast or irregular heart rate, increased blood pressure
• eye problems such as blurred vision, dilated pupils
• nerve problems such as pins and needles, movement disorder, seizures or fits
• psychiatric problems, such as hyperactivity and euphoria (feeling unusually overexcited)

• appetite decreased
• confusion; feeling separated (or detached) from yourself; lack of orgasm; decreased libido; nervousness; insomnia; abnormal dreams
• drowsiness; tremor; pins and needles; increased muscle tonus
• visual disturbance including blurred vision; dilated pupils; inability of the eye to automatically change focus from distant to near objects
• ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
• palpitations
• increase in blood pressure, flushing
• yawning
• increased frequency in urination, difficulties passing urine
• menstrual irregularities such as increased bleeding or increased irregular bleeding, abnormal ejaculation/orgasm (males), erectile dysfunction (impotence)
• weakness (asthenia), fatigue, chills increased cholesterol
• sweating (including night sweats)

• hallucinations, feeling separated (or detached) from reality, agitation, abnormal orgasm (females), lack of feeling or emotion, feeling over-excited, grinding of the teeth
• a sensation of restlessness or an inability to sit or stand still, involuntary movements of the muscles, impaired coordination and balance, altered taste sensation
• fast heartbeat, feeling dizzy (particularly when standing up too quickly)
• shortness of breath
• general swelling of the skin especially the face, mouth, tongue, throat area or hands and feet and/or a raised itchy rash (hives) may be present, sensitivity to sunlight, bruising, rash, abnormal hair loss
• inability to pass urine, inability to control urination
• over activity, racing thoughts and decreased need for sleep
• reduced number of platelets in your blood, leading to an increased risk of bruising or bleeding, blood disorders which may lead to an increased risk of infection
• swollen face or tongue, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, often with skin rashes
• excessive water intake
• decrease in blood sodium levels
• suicidal ideation and suicidal behaviours
• disorientation and confusion often accompanied by hallucination (delirium)
• aggression, high temperature with rigid muscles, confusion or agitation, and sweating, or jerky muscle movements
• severe eye pain and decreased or blurred vision
• vertigo

• decrease in blood pressure, abnormal, rapid or irregular heartbeat, which could lead to fainting
• unexpected bleeding, e.g. bleeding gums, blood in the urine or in vomit
• coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and a high temperature
• unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness (rhabdomyolysis)
• reduce the function of platelets in your blood

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• Keep this medicine out of reach of children
• Do not use the medicine after the expiry date
• Store at room temperature (15-25C)