How do members experience Venlafaxine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 12,980 1,112
Depressed mood 5,408 818
Post-traumatic stress disorder 4,114 250
Generalized anxiety disorder 2,612 585
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 832 167

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 486
Mild 585
None 824

Member evaluations

Eliza

evaluated on Oct 12, 2008

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

essay

evaluated on Oct 09, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Moderate
  • Side effects: Moderate

BobbyG

evaluated on May 01, 2005

  • Perceived effectiveness for Treat my mood condition(s): Can't tell
  • Side effects: None