How do members experience Venlafaxine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 12,974 1,110
Depressed mood 5,409 819
Post-traumatic stress disorder 4,116 251
Generalized anxiety disorder 2,615 581
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 833 166

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 827

Member evaluations

Beez

evaluated on Oct 28, 2008

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

Tinner

evaluated on Oct 26, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for Treat my mood condition(s): Major
  • Side effects: None

Eliza

evaluated on Oct 12, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Major
  • Side effects: Mild