How do members experience Venlafaxine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 12,968 1,106
Depressed mood 5,403 819
Post-traumatic stress disorder 4,112 250
Generalized anxiety disorder 2,615 580
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 831 165

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 338
Moderate 484
Mild 581
None 825

Member evaluations

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

skater

evaluated on Aug 23, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for Treat my mood condition(s): Major
  • Side effects: Mild