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Effexor XR

Venlafaxine Hydrochloride

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7.1  Effectiveness
6.4  Side Effects
7.2  Holistic Benefits

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The generic name of this medication is venlafaxine and brand name is Effexor XR.

The active ingredients of this medication are venlaxifine hydrochloride and microcrystalline.

Effexor XR is manufactured by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.

Mainly used in the treatment of depression, generalized or social anxiety disorder/ panic disorder.
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Effexor XR 7.06 6.74 5.22 32 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Effexor XR, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 6.5% 28.3% 43.5% 17.4% 4.3%
Balance/Equilibrium 2.3% 14% 74.4% 2.3% 7%
Blood Pressure 4.5% 22.7% 63.6% 6.8% 2.3%
Breathing 7.1% 4.8% 73.8% 9.5% 4.8%
Confidence 5.9% 13.7% 23.5% 35.3% 21.6%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 11.6% 69.8% 14% 4.7%
Digestion 4.5% 13.6% 70.5% 6.8% 4.5%
Emotional Well-being 7.3% 12.7% 7.3% 45.5% 27.3%
Energy 7.8% 21.6% 33.3% 31.4% 5.9%
Eyesight 2.3% 18.6% 69.8% 4.7% 4.7%
Memory 2% 26.5% 44.9% 20.4% 6.1%
Mental Clarity 3.9% 23.5% 31.4% 35.3% 5.9%
Pain 4.9% 4.9% 78% 4.9% 7.3%
Patience 6.2% 16.7% 29.2% 35.4% 12.5%
Sexual Health 21.3% 21.3% 40.4% 12.8% 4.3%
Skin Complexion 0% 10% 80% 7.5% 2.5%
Sleep 7.8% 23.5% 33.3% 23.5% 11.8%
Stress Level 3.8% 21.2% 21.2% 36.5% 17.3%
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Commonly Reported Effexor XR Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 76.7% 6.7% 10% 6.7% 0%
Allergic Reaction 89.7% 7.7% 0% 0% 2.6%
Anxiety 61% 17.1% 17.1% 4.9% 0%
Blurred Vision 81.8% 9.1% 0% 9.1% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 81.8% 0% 0% 0% 18.2%
Change in Sex Drive 32.6% 21.7% 6.5% 13% 26.1%
Change in Weight 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 81.8% 9.1% 9.1% 0% 0%
Confusion 72.7% 18.2% 9.1% 0% 0%
Constipation 51.5% 24.2% 6.1% 12.1% 6.1%
Depression 54.5% 27.3% 18.2% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 73.8% 9.5% 4.8% 7.1% 4.8%
Difficulty Urinating 84.2% 2.6% 5.3% 5.3% 2.6%
Dizziness 64.3% 16.7% 14.3% 4.8% 0%
Drowsiness 81.8% 9.1% 0% 0% 9.1%
Dry Mouth 58.1% 20.9% 11.6% 9.3% 0%
Erectile Dysfunction 92.9% 0% 0% 0% 7.1%
Fatigue 46.3% 14.6% 17.1% 17.1% 4.9%
Fever 90.9% 0% 9.1% 0% 0%
Gas 72.7% 18.2% 9.1% 0% 0%
Headache 55.8% 16.3% 9.3% 18.6% 0%
Insomnia 48.9% 20% 17.8% 8.9% 4.4%
Irregular Heartbeat 63.6% 9.1% 18.2% 9.1% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 73.3% 10% 10% 6.7% 0%
Mood Swings 36.4% 18.2% 27.3% 18.2% 0%
Muscle Cramping 54.5% 27.3% 18.2% 0% 0%
Nausea 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 67.9% 21.4% 3.6% 7.1% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 81.8% 9.1% 9.1% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 60% 10% 0% 13.3% 16.7%
Stomach Ache 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
Sweating 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Effexor XR Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Aggressive / Impulsive Behavior 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 64.3% 21.4% 3.6% 7.1% 3.6%
Change in Weight 34.9% 23.3% 18.6% 11.6% 11.6%
Erectile Dysfunction 57.1% 28.6% 0% 0% 14.3%
Feelings of Anger / Rage 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Heart Attack 97.1% 2.9% 0% 0% 0%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Increased Depression 71.1% 15.8% 7.9% 2.6% 2.6%
Irritability / Impatience 41.7% 25% 16.7% 8.3% 8.3%
Liver Damage 91.4% 5.7% 2.9% 0% 0%
Nausea 54.5% 36.4% 9.1% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 40% 10% 10% 10% 30%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 38.5% 7.7% 38.5% 15.4% 0%
Seizures 91.7% 5.6% 0% 2.8% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 33.3% 20% 6.7% 13.3% 26.7%
Stroke 94.3% 5.7% 0% 0% 0%
Suicidal Tendencies 71.8% 12.8% 12.8% 0% 2.6%
Sweating 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
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Episodes since taking Effexor XR
Since taking Effexor XR Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 4.5%
Heart attack 1.1%
Hospitalization 4.5%
Seizure 2.2%
Stroke 2.2%
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17 Jun 2013 I put on 17kg going from 70kg to 87kg since taking this medication. I have become a reckless spender who no longer plans and really cant give a damn about much at all. No longer the passionate, lively, creative person I was. Also sleep at least 10 hours a day and lost sex drive and no longer socialise. Have been asking the doctor to change my medication.
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24 Apr 2013 I take 3 x 150 mg per night.
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11 Dec 2011 I feel it's not working for me
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27 Jul 2011 I found this drug moderately successful. I have not experienced tremendous relief from my depression, but it has definitely lifted me out of my most helpless state. It has given me the beginning push to allow myself to get my life back under my control. I experienced NO side effects. But this information is all from my personal experience - I am NOT a professional, reputable medical professional and this review should not be listened to above that of a doctor or specialist.
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