Effexor

Venlafaxine is in a class of medications called antidepressants.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

Take Venlafaxine exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

vomiting
unusual tiredness/weakness
trembling
skin rash
painful erections(other sexual dysfunction)
nausea
muscle aches/pains
irregular heartbeat (palpitations)
headache
fainting spells
dry mouth
drowsiness/dizziness
constipation
blurred vision

Sometimes, Effexor (Venlafaxine) may even cause one to lose their appetite, unexpected weight loss, insomnia and Hepatitis.

Moreover, Effexor (Venlafaxine) may even cause excessive sweating, difficulty while passing urine, Pancreatitis and excessive yawning.

Sometimes, Effexor (Venlafaxine) may even cause one’s blood pressure to increase, Tardive Dyskinesia, body tremors and a decreased interest in sex.

Moreover, Effexor (Venlafaxine) may even cause hair loss, a change in the amount of urine passed, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) and Jaundice.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

St. John`s wort
selegiline
procarbazine
migraine headache medicines
medicines for mental depression/mania/psychosis/anxiety
medicines for heart rhythm/blood pressure
medications for weight control/appetite
MAO inhibitors
lithium
linezolid
furazolidone
dextroamphetamine
cimetidine
amphetamine
alcohol

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

Sometimes, Effexor (Venlafaxine) interacts with various medications, such as, Isocarboxazid, Moclobemide, Phenelzine, Rasagiline, Tranylcypromine and Sibutramine.

Moreover, Effexor (Venlafaxine) interacts with various other medications, such as, Tryptophan, Phentermine, Amiodarone, Dofetilide and Pimozide.

Sometimes, Effexor (Venlafaxine) interacts with various medications, such as, Quinidine, Sotalol, Procainamide, Thioridazine, Erythromycin and Clozapine.

Moreover, Effexor (Venlafaxine) interacts with various other medications, such as, Haloperidol, Indinavir, Desipramine, Ketoconazole and Furosemide.

Sometimes, Effexor (Venlafaxine) interacts with various medications, such as, Itraconazole, Aspirin, Clopidogrel, Ibuprofen, Heparin and Warfarin.

Moreover, Effexor (Venlafaxine) interacts with various other medications, such as, Buspirone, Meperidine, Propoxyphene, Dihydroergotamine and Ecstasy.

Sometimes, Effexor (Venlafaxine) interacts with various medications, such as, Amphetamine, Diphenhydramine, Carbamazepine, Alprazolam, Diazepam and Zolpidem.

Moreover, Effexor (Venlafaxine) interacts with various other medications, such as, Codeine, Chlorpromazine, Risperidone, Amitriptyline and Trazodone.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.

Do not treat yourself with OTC medication whilst on a course with this medication, without consulting with your health care professional.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.

Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Venlafaxine is used to treat depression.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store between 68 degrees - 77 degrees F (20 degrees - 25 degrees C), away from heat and moisture.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

suicidal thoughts(previous suicide attempt)
seizures
mania/bipolar disorder
liver disease
kidney disease
high blood pressure(heart problems)
anorexia/weight loss

It is very important for the patient to know that before consuming Effexor (Venlafaxine) they must inform their health care professional if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from bleeding problems, dehydration, Glaucoma or high cholesterol.

Moreover, it is also very important for the patient to know that before consuming Effexor (Venlafaxine) they must inform their health care professional if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from strokes, thyroid problems or Hyponatremia (low levels of Sodium in the blood).