How do members experience Venlafaxine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 12,971 1,107
Depressed mood 5,405 820
Post-traumatic stress disorder 4,113 251
Generalized anxiety disorder 2,616 581
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

cheerio11582

evaluated on Nov 15, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

vateresa

evaluated on Jul 26, 2017

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

EllieGADsufferer

evaluated on Jul 16, 2014

  • Perceived effectiveness for anxious mood: None
  • Side effects: Mild