How do members experience Venlafaxine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 12,977 1,112
Depressed mood 5,407 821
Post-traumatic stress disorder 4,114 251
Generalized anxiety disorder 2,614 584
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 831 166

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 484
Mild 584
None 826

Member evaluations

SirIsaac

evaluated on Nov 18, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
  • Side effects: None

tommelissa92

evaluated on Aug 06, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for fibromyalgia: Slight
  • Side effects: None

HeidiK

evaluated on Sep 01, 2004

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