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MEDICAL INFORMATION
Effexor Key Facts
What is Effexor?
Effexor is the brand name for venlafaxine and is available as an oral tablet.
What dosages is Effexor available in?
Effexor is available as a 25 mg, 37.5 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg, and 100 mg oral tablet.
What is Effexor used for?
Effexor is a SNRI and is used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder.
How does Effexor work?
Effexor is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It raises serotonin and norepinephrine activity in the brain, which helps adjust your mood.
How do I take Effexor?
Effexor is typically taken by mouth 2 or 3 times daily with a total maximum daily dose of 375 mg.
Is it safe for me to take Effexor?
Effexor is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have a known hypersensitivity to venlafaxine hydrochloride, desvenlafaxine succinate, or any excipients in the product, or have taken an MAOI in the past 14 days.
Effexor Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Effexor include:
- Nausea
- Feeling tired, fatigued, or sleepy
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Sexual problems
- Loss of appetite
- Sweating
Effexor Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Effexor. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Allergic reaction
- Unusual mood changes
- Suicidal thoughts or behaviors
- Blurred vision, eye pain, or changes in vision
- Chest pain
- Seizure
- Shortness of breath
- Easy bruising or bleeding
- Blood in urine or stools
- Serotonin syndrome
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Effexor
The following medications may interact with Effexor:
- Other serotonergic drugs – Increases the risk of serotonin syndrome
- Antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs – May increase the risk of bleeding
- CYP3A inhibitors – May increase the risk of toxicity of Effexor
Who makes Effexor?
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Is Effexor safe in pregnancy?
Effexor may increase the risk for preeclampsia when used during mid to late pregnancy. If you become pregnant while receiving Effexor, talk to your healthcare provider. There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antidepressants, including Effexor, during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the National Pregnancy Registry for Antidepressants at 1-844-405-6185 or visiting online at women’s health
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