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Brand Names: Effexor, Effexor XR, PMS-Venlafaxine XR, Venlafaxine XR
Generic Name: Venlafaxine

What is Venlafaxine? 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. Read more...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

11 patients in the community are taking or have taken Venlafaxine.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Depression 7 63%
Other 2 18%
Anxiety 1 9%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Venlafaxine.

  150 mg day 225 mg day 300 mg day
  3 Number of Patients: 3 2 Number of Patients: 2 4 Number of Patients: 4  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Venlafaxine or how long patients were taking Venlafaxine before stopping.

Currently taking Venlafaxine

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
2
1
1
1
0
4

Stopped taking Venlafaxine

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
0
0
2
Why Patients Stopped Taking Venlafaxine (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Side effects too severe 1 50% Side effects too severe: 50%
Other 1 50% Other: 50%


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