How do members experience Venlafaxine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 12,968 1,106
Depressed mood 5,403 819
Post-traumatic stress disorder 4,112 250
Generalized anxiety disorder 2,615 580
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 581
None 825

Member evaluations

Shannon_C

evaluated on Jun 19, 2006

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

hopeforthefuture

evaluated on May 03, 2010

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

Tamacita68

evaluated on Apr 29, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Slight
  • Side effects: Moderate