How do members experience Venlafaxine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 12,977 1,099
Depressed mood 5,402 819
Post-traumatic stress disorder 4,110 249
Generalized anxiety disorder 2,617 579
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 830 164

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Weight gain 131
Dry mouth 88
Decreased sex drive (libido) 82
Nausea 77
Brain shocks 62
Drowsiness 49

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 337
Moderate 482
Mild 580
None 822

Member evaluations

cheerio11582

evaluated on Sep 07, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for generalized anxiety disorder: Slight
  • Side effects: None

crine312

evaluated on Jul 09, 2012

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

milehighhelgie

evaluated on Jun 15, 2012

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