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What is Effexor and why is it prescribed?
How does Effexor work?
How should you take Effexor?
Possible food and drug interactions when taking Effexor
Special information on Effexor
Side effects of Effexor
| What is Effexor and why is it prescribed? | ||
| Effexor, Venlafaxine is in a new class of anti-depressant medications that affects chemical messengers within the brain.
It is prescribed for the treatment of depression--that is, a continuing depression that interferes with daily functioning. The symptoms usually include changes in appetite, sleep habits, and mind/body coordination, decreased sex drive, increased fatigue, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, difficulty concentrating, slowed thinking, and suicidal thoughts. Effexor XR is also prescribed to relieve abnormal anxiety (generalized anxiety disorder). This problem |
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| How does Effexor work? | ||
| Venlafaxine treats depression by affecting chemical messengers within the brain. These chemical messengers are called neurotransmitters, and some examples are serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. Neurotransmitters are manufactured by nerve cells and are released by the cells. The neurotransmitters travel to nearby nerve cells and cause the cells to become more or less active.
Many experts believe that an imbalance in these neurotransmitters is the cause of depression and also may play a role in anxiety. Venlafaxine is believed to work by inhibiting the release or affecting the |
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| How should you take Effexor? | ||
| Take Effexor with food, exactly as prescribed. It may take several weeks before you begin to feel better. Your doctor should check your progress periodically.
Take Effexor XR once at the same time each day. Swallow the capsule whole with water. Do not divide, crush, or chew it. EFFEXOR The usual starting dose is 75 milligrams a day, divided into 2 or 3 smaller doses, and taken with food. If needed, your doctor may gradually increase your daily dose in steps of no more than 75 milligrams at a time up to a maximum of 375 milligrams per day. If you have kidney or |
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| Possible food and drug interactions when taking Effexor | ||
| Combining Effexor with MAO inhibitors could cause a fatal reaction. (See "Most important fact about this drug.")
Although Effexor does not interact with alcohol, the manufacturer recommends avoiding alcohol while taking this medication. If you have high blood pressure or liver disease, or are elderly, check with your doctor before combining Effexor with cimetidine (Tagamet). Effexor does not interact with Lithium or Valium. However, you should consult your doctor before combining Effexor with other drugs that affect the central nervous system, including |
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| Special information on Effexor | ||
| Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
The effects of Effexor during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, tell your doctor immediately. Effexor should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
If Effexor is taken shortly before delivery, the baby may suffer withdrawal symptoms. It &cotes s also known that Effexor appears in breast milk and could cause serious side effects in a nursing infant. You &cotes ll need to choose between nursing your baby or continuing your treatment with Effexor. |
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| Side effects of Effexor | ||
| Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Effexor.
More common side effects may include: Abnormal dreams, abnormal ejaculation or orgasm, anxiety, appetite loss, blurred vision, chills, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, frequent urination, flushing, gas, headache, impotence, infection, insomnia, muscle tension, nausea, nervousness, rash, sleepiness, sweating, tingling feeling, tremor, upset stomach, vomiting, weakness, yawning Less |
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