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Effexor Drug Center
Pharmacy Author: Omudhome Ogbru, PharmD
Medical Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Effexor (venlafaxine) is used for treatment of major depression. A generic version of Effexor is available. Effexor side effects can cause nausea, headaches, anxiety, insomnia, drowsiness, and loss of appetite. Increased blood pressure can occur and seizures have been reported. Abrupt discontinuation of Effexor may cause dizziness, headache, nausea, changes in mood, or changes in the sense of smell, and taste.
The usual dose of Effexor is 37.5-375 mg daily. Life-threatening interactions can occur in combination with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as Nardil (phenelzine) and Parnate (tranylcypromine). MAOIs and Effexor should not be taken together. At least 14 days should elapse between discontinuation of an MAOI and initiation Effexor. In addition, at least 7 days should elapse after stopping Effexor before starting an MAOI. It is not known if Effexor is secreted in breast milk. Administration of Effexor during the third trimester of pregnancy has been shown to adversely affect the fetus and lead to prolonged hospitalization and respiratory support.
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The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Effexor Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Effexor (venlafaxine hydrochloride) is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder.
The efficacy of Effexor (venlafaxine hydrochloride) in the treatment of major depressive disorder was established in 6-week controlled trials of adult outpatients whose diagnoses corresponded most closely to the DSM-III or DSM-III-R category of major depression and in a 4-week controlled trial of inpatients meeting diagnostic criteria for major depression with melancholia (see Clinical Trials).
A major depressive episode implies a prominent and relatively p...
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Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Effexor Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: skin rash or hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Contact your doctor promptly if you have any of the following side effects, especially if they are new symptoms or if they get worse: mood changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, irritability, agitation, aggressiveness, severe restlessness, mania (mental and/or physical hyperactivity), thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effec...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Effexor Consumer Information: Uses
Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. It may improve your mood and energy level, and may help restore your interest in daily living. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.
HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using venlafaxine and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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