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Venlafaxine Treatment Report

Brand Names: Effexor XR, Effexor, Venlafaxine XR

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.

See more information, including instructions, precautions, side effects, and interactions.


Reasons taken

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

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Depression 38 77%
Anxiety 3 6%
Other 2 4%
Depression with anxiety 1 2%
Treat Parkinson's 1 2%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Venlafaxine.

  daily 37.5 mg daily 75 mg daily 100 mg daily 112.5 mg daily 150 mg daily 225 mg daily 300 mg daily
  2 Number of Patients: 2 3 Number of Patients: 3 12 Number of Patients: 12 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 18 Number of Patients: 18 4 Number of Patients: 4 2 Number of Patients: 2  

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
0
0
3
1
8
10

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
3
5
Why Patients Stopped Taking Venlafaxine (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Did not seem to work 4 44% Did not seem to work: 44%
Doctor's advice 4 44% Doctor's advice: 44%
Other 3 33% Other: 33%
Expense 2 22% Expense: 22%

Patient Reported Evaluations

Results from 10 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.

Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)

There is currently no efficacy data for Venlafaxine.

Side-effects (as an overall problem)

Severe 0% 0
Moderate 30% 3
Mild 30% 3
None 40% 4

Top reported side-effects include: Weight gain, Agitation/restlessness, Drowsiness

Summary results are based on 10 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.

Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 10)

  • EfficacyMajor
  • Side-effectsNone
  • Depression
Advice/Tips
works like a wonder drug for me.

  • jbphotonut
    Sex: F
    Mouth/throat: mild
    Arms: moderate
    Chest: mild
    Legs: mild
    See profile
  • jbphotonut
  • by jbphotonut
    Oct 03, 2008
  • EfficacyModerate
  • Side-effectsNone
  • Depression
Advice/Tips
START THE DRUG SLOWLY! Get all of the facts before you decide to take this or any antidepressant.

See all evaluation results for Venlafaxine

Report created on November 08, 2009.