How do members experience Venlafaxine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 12,979 1,112
Depressed mood 5,407 817
Post-traumatic stress disorder 4,113 250
Generalized anxiety disorder 2,613 585
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 832 166

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 485
Mild 584
None 824

Member evaluations

Missy180

evaluated on May 04, 2017

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

LadyStucky

evaluated on Jun 30, 2016

  • Perceived effectiveness for fibromyalgia: Slight
  • Side effects: Mild

courtjapplegate

evaluated on Jul 01, 2013

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