How do members experience Venlafaxine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 12,978 1,114
Depressed mood 5,406 820
Post-traumatic stress disorder 4,113 250
Generalized anxiety disorder 2,614 585
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 832 166
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell

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 827

Member evaluations

twocoldfeet

evaluated on Mar 21, 2017

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

prplpnk

evaluated on Feb 12, 2017

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

Les1952

evaluated on Aug 18, 2016

  • Perceived effectiveness for major depressive disorder: Moderate
  • Side effects: Severe