Symptoms of a Drug Prescription
FACTS ABOUT EFFEXOR (VENLAFAXINE)
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The following highlights the facts. More information can be obtained through the sites listed below as well as many other informational sites regarding prescription drugs. Medication facts can change. Make sure you have all up-to-date information.
Quick facts YOU Need to Know
Venlafaxine, Brand name: Effexor
Drug Class of antidepressants called serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
Effexor is FDA approved to treat and manage symptoms of:
- Depression
- Social anxiety disorder
- Cataplexy
Possible side effects of Effexor:
- drowsiness
- weakness
- dizziness
- headache
- nightmares
- nausea
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- constipation
- diarrhea
- gas
- heartburn
- burping
- dry mouth
- change in ability to taste food
- loss of appetitie
- weight loss
- uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body
- pain, burning, numbness, or tingling in part of the body
- yawning
- sweating
- hot flashes or flushing
- frequent or difficulty urinating
- sore, throat, chills or other signs of infection
- ringing in the ears
- sexual problems
- enlarged pupils
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your healthcare provider immediately:
- rash
- hives
- itching
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- chest pain
- fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
- seizures
- unusual bruising or bleeding
- small purple spots on the skin
- fever
- sweating
- confusion
- severe muscle stiffness or twitching, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- problems with coordination
- hallucinations
- coma
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A small number of children, teenagers, and young adults (up to 24 years of age) who took antidepressants such as venlafaxine during clinical studies became suicidal.
- Know how YOUR medication should be taken
- Effexor and other antidepressant medicines may increase suicidal thoughts or actions in some people 24 years of age and younger.
- Realize cutting or altering a medication can change how the drug is released into your body
- Be Aware of misinformation regarding medication
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Sources used:
- National Library of Medicine – National Institutes of Health (nih.gov), accessed November 13. 2023
- MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine, accessed November 13, 2023.
- Drugs@FDA: FDA-Approved Drugs, accessed November 13. 2023
Note: All information in “Nikki’s Story” are based on detail journals covering seven years of Nikki’s life on prescription drugs.
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