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Effexor XR side effects
By Dr. David Dahlman, DC ©
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Summary: Effexor XR (venlafaxine) is used to treat major depressive disorder, panic disorder and anxiety. Effexor XR side effects are described below. |
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Effexor XR
Effexor XR affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression. Effexor XR is used to treat major depressive disorder, panic disorder and anxiety. Effexor XR is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitors (SSNRIs).
Effexor XR side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these
signs of an allergic reaction
: skin rash or hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Contact your doctor promptly if you have any of the following side effects, especially if they are new symptoms or if they get worse: mood changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, irritability, agitation, aggressiveness, severe restlessness, mania (mental and/or physical hyperactivity), thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision),
restlessness, overactive reflexes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, fast heartbeat, hallucinations, loss of coordination, fainting, coma,
seizure (convulsions),
extreme thirst with headache, nausea, vomiting, and weakness or
easy bruising or bleeding.
Other less serious side effects are more likely to occur, such as:
drowsiness, dizziness, nervousness, or anxiety,
dry mouth, increased sweating,
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation,
decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm,
headache, blurred vision,
sleep problems (insomnia),
tremor or chills, or
changes in appetite or weight.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Remember that all medications/drugs can cause gastrointestinal symptoms and can be toxic to your liver.
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