IMPORTANT EFFEXOR NOTE: The following
information is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should
not be construed to indicate that use of the drug
is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using Effexor.
VENLAFAXINE - ORAL (ven-luh-FAX-een)
COMMON EFFEXOR BRAND NAME(S): Effexor
EFFEXOR USES: Effexor is used in the treatment of
depression. The extended release form of Effexor is
also used to treat anxiety.
HOW TO USE EFFEXOR: Take Effexor by mouth exactly
as prescribed. During the first few days after taking
Effexor your doctor may gradually increase your dose
to allow your body to adjust to Effexor. Take Effexor
with food. Do not take Effexor more often or increase
your dose without consulting your doctor. Your condition
will not improve any faster but the risk of serious
side effects will be increased. Do not stop taking
Effexor suddenly without your doctor's approval. Your
Effexor dose may need to be gradually reduced to prevent
adverse effects.
EFFEXOR SIDE EFFECTS: Effexor may initially cause
dizziness and nausea as your body adjusts to Effexor.
Other side effects reported include sweating, loss
of appetite, dizziness, dry mouth, anxiety, tremor,
blurred vision, constipation, sleepiness, change in
sexual ability. If any of these effects continue or
become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your
doctor if you develop any of these serious effects:
rapid or irregular heartbeat, chest pain, severe headache,
trouble breathing, painful or difficult urination,
skin rash. Effexor may cause drowsiness, dizziness,
or clouded thinking. Use caution operating machinery
or engaging in activities requiring alertness. If
you notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor or pharmacist.
EFFEXOR PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical
history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease,
heart disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma, any
allergies. Elderly persons may be more sensitive to
the effects of Effexor. Use with caution. Effexor
should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It
is not known if Effexor appears in breast milk. Consult
your doctor before breast-feeding.
EFFEXOR DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any
over-the-counter or prescription medication you may
take especially: MAO inhibitors (e.g., tranylcypromine,
phenelzine, isocarboxazid, selegiline, furazolidone),
other antidepressants, cimetidine, lithium, sedatives,
narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine, morphine),
seizure medication, certain migraine medicine (e.g.,
sumatriptan), medicine for weight control. It is recommended
to avoid alcohol while using Effexor. Do not start
or stop Effexor or any medicine without doctor or
pharmacist approval.
EFFEXOR OVERDOSE: If Effexor overdose is suspected,
contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Effexor symptoms of overdose may
include sleepiness, irregular heartbeat, and seizures.
EFFEXOR NOTES: Laboratory tests may be done periodically
while taking Effexor to monitor the effects. See your
doctor regularly.
MISSED EFFEXOR DOSE: Try to take each Effexor dose
at the scheduled time. If you miss a dose, take it
as soon as remembered; do not take Effexor if it is
near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the
missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the Effexor dose to catch
up.
EFFEXOR STORAGE: Store Effexor at room temperature
between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees
C) away from heat and light. Do not store Effexor
in the bathroom. Keep Effexor and all medications
out of the reach of children.
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