What is Venlafaxine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: VenlafaxineBrand:
Venlafaxine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression. It is used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety, and panic disorder.
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How do members experience Venlafaxine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
---|---|---|---|
Major depressive disorder | 12,974 | 1,111 | |
Depressed mood | 5,409 | 820 | |
Post-traumatic stress disorder | 4,116 | 252 | |
Generalized anxiety disorder | 2,615 | 582 | |
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
Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Severe | 339 | |
Moderate | 484 | |
Mild | 583 | |
None | 828 |
Member evaluations
jmscout
evaluated on Aug 22, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Major
- Side effects: None
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