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Venlafaxine Treatment Report
Brand Names:
Effexor XR, Effexor, Venlafaxine XR
Generic Name: Venlafaxine
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
48 patients in the community are taking or have taken Venlafaxine.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Depression | 21 | 43% |
| Other | 7 | 14% |
| Anxiety | 4 | 8% |
| Emotional lability | 3 | 6% |
| disease-related symptoms | 3 | 6% |
| Hot flashes | 1 | 2% |
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Venlafaxine or how long patients were taking Venlafaxine before stopping.
Currently Taking Venlafaxine
Stopped Taking Venlafaxine
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 2 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Major | 100% | 1 |
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Other
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 50% | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 0% | 0 |
| Mild | 50% | 1 |
| None | 0% | 0 |
Top reported side-effects include: Weight gain, Agitation/restlessness, Drowsiness
Summary results are based on 2 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 2)
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- SirIsaac
- Sex: M
- Mouth/throat: moderate
- Arms: moderate
- Chest: moderate
- Legs: moderate
- See profile
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by SirIsaac
Aug 26, 2008
- EfficacyMajor
- Side-effectsMild
- Other
- See full evaluation
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Report created on November 07, 2009.