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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.
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80 patients in the community are taking or have taken Venlafaxine.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Treat my mood condition(s) | 52 | 65% |
| Other | 10 | 12% |
| Depression | 6 | 7% |
| Anxiety | 1 | 1% |
How long current patients have been taking Venlafaxine or how long patients were taking Venlafaxine before stopping.
Results from 10 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
| Major | 43% | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 29% | 2 |
| Can't tell | 29% | 2 |
Treat my mood condition(s)
| Severe | 20% | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 40% | 4 |
| Mild | 10% | 1 |
| None | 30% | 3 |
Top reported side-effects include: palpatations, brain zaps, Weight gain
Summary results are based on 10 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.