How do members experience Venlafaxine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 12,967 1,106
Depressed mood 5,403 819
Post-traumatic stress disorder 4,111 250
Generalized anxiety disorder 2,613 580
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 830 165

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

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