Most Popular Brands: Effexor XR, Effexor, Venlafaxine XR
Venlafaxine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression. It is used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety, and panic disorder.
| Reasons taken | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 21 |
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1 | ||||
| Other | 8 |
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1 | ||||
| Anxiety | 4 | 0 | |||||
| Emotional lability | 4 | 0 | |||||
| disease-related symptoms | 3 | 0 | |||||
| Hot flashes | 1 | 0 |
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Top 10 dosages based on patients currently taking Venlafaxine. See all 12 dosages ►
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Doctor's advice
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4 | 50% |
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Did not seem to work
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2 | 25% |
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Side effects too severe
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2 | 25% |
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Expense
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1 | 13% |
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Course of treatment ended
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1 | 13% |
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Report created on November 21, 2009.