XeFexor-Duo Tablet

Short Description

XeFexor-Duo Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat schizophrenia, improving thoughts, mood, and behavior.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

XeFexor-Duo Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia, a mental disorder that can cause hallucinations or delusions. It works by altering thoughts and elevating mood, thereby improving the person's ability to think, feel, and behave. The medicine should be taken as prescribed by a doctor, and it is important not to skip doses or stop the medication suddenly. Common side effects include dry mouth, vomiting, stomach upset, delayed ejaculation, sedation, urinary retention, low sexual desire, muscle rigidity, restlessness, and tremors. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so caution is advised when driving or performing tasks that require mental focus. Regular monitoring of blood sugar and cholesterol levels may be necessary, and alcohol should be avoided as it can worsen drowsiness.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it whole without chewing, crushing, or breaking it. XeFexor-Duo Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Dry mouth Vomiting Stomach upset Delayed ejaculation Sedation Urinary retention Low sexual desire Muscle rigidity Restlessness Tremors

Alcohol Warning

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen drowsiness.

XeFexor-Duo Tablet is a combination of Flupenthixol and Escitalopram Oxalate. Flupenthixol is a typical antipsychotic that blocks the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. Escitalopram Oxalate is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that increases the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger that improves mood.

XeFexor-Duo Tablet is used for the treatment of schizophrenia. It is better to take it at night as this medicine may produce drowsiness or sleepiness. Keep regular appointments with your doctor to check on your progress. Inform your doctor if you have experienced fits (convulsions) recently or in the past. Inform your doctor if you have severe heart, liver, Parkinson's disease, or diabetes before starting treatment. Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when outdoors.