How do members experience Venlafaxine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 12,983 1,112
Depressed mood 5,408 818
Post-traumatic stress disorder 4,114 250
Generalized anxiety disorder 2,611 584
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 830 166

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 823

Member evaluations

gridly1

evaluated on Mar 15, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for mild depression: Slight
  • Side effects: Severe

otto

evaluated on Oct 10, 2006

  • Perceived effectiveness for major depressive disorder: Moderate
  • Side effects: Moderate

djarum

evaluated on Nov 08, 2011

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