Effexor
· Trade Name
EFFEXOR
· Generic Name
Venlafaxine
· Drug Class
Anti-depressant medication
Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits neuronal reuptake or norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine
· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
bleeding
depression
glaucoma
heart arrhythmias
high blood pressure
interstitial lung disease
mania
pancreatitis
seizures
thinking of suicide
withdrawal symptoms
· Common Side Effects
abnormal dreams
abnormal ejaculation
anxiety
blurry vision
constipation
diarrhea
dizziness
dry mouth
fast heart rate
headache
high blood pressure
high cholesterol
impotence
insomnia
loss of appetite
nausea
nervousness
rash
sleepiness
sweating
tremor
vomiting
weight loss
weight gain
weight loss
yawning
Posted on April 3, 2009
