How do members experience Venlafaxine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 12,973 1,108
Depressed mood 5,408 819
Post-traumatic stress disorder 4,116 251
Generalized anxiety disorder 2,615 580
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 833 165

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Weight gain 131
Dry mouth 88
Decreased sex drive (libido) 81
Nausea 77
Brain shocks 62
Drowsiness 49

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 339
Moderate 484
Mild 583
None 826

Member evaluations

djarum

evaluated on Nov 08, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

Towanda

evaluated on Jan 10, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Moderate
  • Side effects: Severe

Buffy1

evaluated on Dec 10, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for major depressive disorder: Slight
  • Side effects: Severe