How do members experience Venlafaxine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 12,971 1,108
Depressed mood 5,405 819
Post-traumatic stress disorder 4,114 251
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

RCWinston

evaluated on Apr 20, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for fibromyalgia: None
  • Side effects: Moderate

bluejens35

evaluated on Apr 21, 2009

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

podpeople

evaluated on Apr 16, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for anxious mood: Major
  • Side effects: Moderate