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What is Effexor XR?

Effexor XR (venlafaxine) is an anti-depressant medication which is used to treat major depressive disorder, panic disorder and anxiety by affecting chemicals in the brain which may be unbalanced. Taking venlafaxine can improve your mood and energy levels and restore your interest in daily living.

Make sure to always read the patient information and instructions before using this medication. Always follow your doctor’s directions.

• Take Effexor XR with food at the same time each day.
• Swallow capsules whole without chewing.
• If you struggle to swallow Effexor XR capsules whole, you may open the capsule and sprinkle the medication onto applesauce and swallow the mixture without chewing.
• It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve. Continue taking this mediation as directed.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist:

• About your drug and other allergies.
• If you take any other prescription or over-the-counter medications.
• Your medical history particularly of bleeding problems, heart disease, bleeding or blood clotting disorders, kidney disease, bipolar disorder, diabetes, thyroid disorder, seizures, liver disease, cirrhosis, glaucoma, or low levels of sodium in your blood.
• If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breast-feeding.

You should also know:

• Effexor XR may cause you to have a false positive drug screening test. Tell the laboratory staff that you are taking venlafaxine.
• Do not use Effexor within 7 days before or 14 days after you have used an MAO inhibitor, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
• Young people may have suicidal thoughts when first taking an antidepressant. Your family or caregivers should be alert to changes in your symptoms and mood.
• Effexor XR is not approved to be used by anyone younger than 18.

Common side effects of Effexor XR include but are not limited to:

• Drowsiness, yawning or trouble sleeping.
• Nausea or constipation.
• Nervousness.
• Dizziness.
• Unusual sweating.
• Dry mouth.
• Loss of appetite.
• Blurred vision.

Get medical help if you have any of the following side effects of Effexor XR:

• An increase in your blood pressure.
• Decreased interest in sex or changes in your sexual ability.
• Coughing which doesn’t go away.
• Chest pain.
• Easy bruising or bleeding.
• Black or bloody stools or vomit which looks like coffee ground.
• Widened pupils, eye pain, swelling or redness or vision changes such as rainbows around lights at night.
• Seizures or shaking.
• Muscle cramps or weakness.
• Shortness of breath.
• Severe or pounding headache.
• Serotonin syndrome symptoms including fast heartbeat, hallucinations, severe dizziness, twitching muscles, loss of coordination, unexplained fever, unusual agitation or restlessness or severe nausea, severe vomiting or severe diarrhea.
• Symptoms of an allergic reaction such as difficulty breathing, hives or swelling in your face, lips or throat.

What should I do if I miss a dose of Effexor XR?

If you miss a dose of Effexor XR, you should take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, then skip your missed dose.

What is the strength of Effexor XR?

Both Effexor XR and the generic alternative venlafaxine hydrochloride XR are available in 37.5mg, 75mg and 150mg strengths.