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Brand Names: Effexor, Viepax

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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Reasons Taken

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

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Depression 11 78%
Other 1 7%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Venlafaxine.

  75 mg day 100 mg day 150 mg day 225 mg day 300 mg day
  4 Number of Patients: 4 1 Number of Patients: 1 5 Number of Patients: 5 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1  

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
2
1
3
1
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
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Venlafaxine (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 1 100% Other: 100%

Patient Reported Evaluations

Results from 5 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.

Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)

Major 20% 1
Moderate 80% 4

Depression

Side-effects (as an overall problem)

Severe 0% 0
Moderate 40% 2
Mild 20% 1
None 40% 2

Top reported side-effects include: palpatations, brain zaps, Weight gain

Summary results are based on 5 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.

Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 5)

  • jbphotonut
    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.

  • essay
    Mouth/throat: mild
    Arms: mild
    Chest: mild
    Legs: mild
    See profile
  • essay
  • by essay
    Oct 09, 2008
  • EfficacyModerate
  • Side-effectsModerate
  • Depression

See all evaluation results for Venlafaxine



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