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

buddacup63

evaluated on Feb 01, 2010

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

Revelation

evaluated on Mar 13, 2010

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

Hestia58

evaluated on Feb 14, 2010

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