How do members experience Venlafaxine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 12,986 1,115
Depressed mood 5,409 820
Post-traumatic stress disorder 4,116 250
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

podpeople

evaluated on Apr 16, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for anxious mood: Major
  • Side effects: Moderate

Bioscythe

evaluated on Nov 19, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for anxious mood: Slight
  • Side effects: None

stickyfingers

evaluated on Jan 05, 2011

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