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Uses of Effexor
 
Effexor is also known by the generic name Venlafaxine


USES:
Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. It may improve your mood and energy level, and may help restore your interest in daily living. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.


Uses of Effexor Xr
 
Effexor Xr is also known by the generic name Venlafaxine


USES:
Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.


Effexor and Effexor Xr Have 51 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common
 
Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Counts due to Bone Marrow Failure - Aplastic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Sexual Problems - Abnormal Sexual Function is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Cannot Empty Bladder - Urinary Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Increased Risk of Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Disturbance in the Ability of the Eye to Focus - Accommodation Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Pneumonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Mild Degree of Mania - Hypomania is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Loss of One's Own Sense of Reality or Identity - Depersonalization is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing - Orthostatic Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage of Blood Under the Skin - Ecchymosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Enlarged Prostate - Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - A Feeling of Restlessness with Inability to Sit Still - Akathisia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Difficult or Painful Urination - Dysuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - High Cholesterol - Hypercholesterolemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity - Manic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Ringing in the Ears - Tinnitus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes - Torsades de Pointes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Mood Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction - Serotonin Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Pneumonia with High Amount of Eosinophil White Blood Cells - Eosinophilic Pneumonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Mental Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood - Hyponatremia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Electrical Signals - Abnormal ECG is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Lockjaw - Trismus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Critical Seriousness - Frequent Urination - Increased Urinary Frequency is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
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Effexor Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Effexor Xr
 
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Effexor Xr Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Effexor
 
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Effexor and Effexor Xr Have 22 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common
 
Sexual Problems - Abnormal Sexual Function is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Disturbance in the Ability of the Eye to Focus - Accommodation Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Blurred Vision is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Taste Problems - Dysgeusia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Loss of Appetite - Anorexia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Problem with Ejaculation - Disorder of Ejaculation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Anxious - Anxiety is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Involuntary Quivering - Tremors is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Excessive Sweating - Hyperhidrosis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Nervous - Nervousness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
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Effexor Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Effexor Xr
 
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Effexor Xr Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Effexor Xr
 
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Effexor and Effexor Xr Treat 8 Conditions in Common
 
Extreme Apprehension or Fear of Social Interaction - Social Phobia is treated by both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Major Depressive Disorder is treated by both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
"Change of Life" Signs - Vasomotor Symptoms associated with Menopause is treated by both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is treated by both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Neuropathic Pain is treated by both Effexor and Effexor Xr.
Repeated Episodes of Anxiety - Generalized Anxiety Disorder is treated by both Effexor and Effexor Xr.

Effexor has 28 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Effexor.

Effexor Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications 

Congenital Long QT Syndrome - Abnormal EKG with QT changes from Birth is a contraindication of Effexor.

Hepatic Cirrhosis - Hardening of the Liver is a contraindication of Effexor.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Effexor.

Ocular Hypertension - Increased Pressure in the Eye is a contraindication of Effexor.

Prolonged QT Interval - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG is a contraindication of Effexor.

Recovery Phase Following Myocardial Infarct - Recent Heart Attack is a contraindication of Effexor.

Renal Disease with Mild to Moderate Renal Function Impairment - Mild to Moderate Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Effexor.

Renal Disease with Moderate to Severe Function Impairment - Moderate to Severe Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Effexor.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Effexor.

Severe Uncontrolled Hypertension - Severe Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Effexor.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Effexor.

Upper GI Bleed - Bleeding from Stomach, Esophagus or Duodenum is a contraindication of Effexor.

Contraindication Warnings 

Blood Coagulation Disorder - Blood Clotting Disorder is a contraindication of Effexor.

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Effexor.

Drug Dependence - Taking Habit Forming Drugs is a contraindication of Effexor.

Hypercholesterolemia - High Cholesterol is a contraindication of Effexor.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Effexor.

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Effexor.

Hypomania - Mild Degree of Mania is a contraindication of Effexor.

Hyponatremia - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood is a contraindication of Effexor.

Increased Risk of Bleeding is a contraindication of Effexor.

Manic Disorder - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity is a contraindication of Effexor.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a contraindication of Effexor.

SIADH Syndrome - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion is a contraindication of Effexor.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Effexor.

Serotonin Syndrome - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction is a contraindication of Effexor.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Effexor.

Weight Loss is a contraindication of Effexor.

Effexor Xr has 28 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Effexor Xr.

Effexor Xr Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications 

Congenital Long QT Syndrome - Abnormal EKG with QT changes from Birth is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Hepatic Cirrhosis - Hardening of the Liver is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Ocular Hypertension - Increased Pressure in the Eye is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Prolonged QT Interval - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Recovery Phase Following Myocardial Infarct - Recent Heart Attack is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Renal Disease with Mild to Moderate Renal Function Impairment - Mild to Moderate Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Renal Disease with Moderate to Severe Function Impairment - Moderate to Severe Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Severe Uncontrolled Hypertension - Severe Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Upper GI Bleed - Bleeding from Stomach, Esophagus or Duodenum is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Contraindication Warnings 

Blood Coagulation Disorder - Blood Clotting Disorder is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Drug Dependence - Taking Habit Forming Drugs is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Hypercholesterolemia - High Cholesterol is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Hypomania - Mild Degree of Mania is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Hyponatremia - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Increased Risk of Bleeding is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Manic Disorder - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

SIADH Syndrome - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Serotonin Syndrome - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.

Weight Loss is a contraindication of Effexor Xr.
Effexor - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness, seizures, fast/irregular heartbeat.

Effexor Xr - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness, seizures, fast/irregular heartbeat.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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