How do members experience Venlafaxine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 12,984 1,115
Depressed mood 5,408 820
Post-traumatic stress disorder 4,114 250
Generalized anxiety disorder 2,611 584
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 830 168

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Weight gain 130
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 488
Mild 585
None 823

Member evaluations

titanmom1962

evaluated on May 25, 2009

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

RCWinston

evaluated on Apr 20, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for fibromyalgia: None
  • Side effects: Moderate

bluejens35

evaluated on Apr 21, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Major
  • Side effects: Mild