How do members experience Venlafaxine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 12,975 1,111
Depressed mood 5,409 821
Post-traumatic stress disorder 4,116 252
Generalized anxiety disorder 2,615 583
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 833 166

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Weight gain 131
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 339
Moderate 483
Mild 584
None 828

Member evaluations

Gr8fulAnnie

evaluated on Jul 27, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for bipolar mixed episodes: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

angel414

evaluated on Jul 21, 2010

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

Vicious_Delicious

evaluated on Jul 10, 2010

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