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

LoneWolfGirl

evaluated on Mar 01, 2021

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None

pan43

evaluated on Feb 24, 2020

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

woofhound

evaluated on Dec 15, 2017

  • Perceived effectiveness for fibromyalgia: Moderate
  • Side effects: Moderate