How do members experience Venlafaxine XR?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 141 90
Depressed mood 117 58
Generalized anxiety disorder 73 66
Post-traumatic stress disorder 24 40
Anxious mood 22 10

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Dry mouth 9
Decreased sex drive (libido) 7
Fatigue 6
Weight gain 6
Constipation 5
Dizziness 5

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 23
Moderate 39
Mild 53
None 69

Member evaluations

sierramama

evaluated on May 02, 2014

  • Perceived effectiveness for chronic pain: Major
  • Side effects: None

fred5

evaluated on Aug 15, 2013

  • Perceived effectiveness for agoraphobia: Major
  • Side effects: Severe

QuietGuy

evaluated on Feb 07, 2013

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