How do members experience Venlafaxine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 12,970 1,107
Depressed mood 5,405 820
Post-traumatic stress disorder 4,113 251
Generalized anxiety disorder 2,615 581
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 831 165

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Weight gain 131
Dry mouth 88
Decreased sex drive (libido) 81
Nausea 77
Brain shocks 62
Drowsiness 49

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 338
Moderate 484
Mild 582
None 825

Member evaluations

hopeforthefuture

evaluated on May 03, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for major depressive disorder: Major
  • Side effects: Mild

Shannon_C

evaluated on Jun 19, 2006

  • Perceived effectiveness for generalized anxiety disorder: Slight
  • Side effects: Moderate

Zacor

evaluated on May 08, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for major depressive disorder: Major
  • Side effects: None