Question 1

what are the side effects of venlafaxine?

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Potential side: Effects with Effexor (venlafaxine) include high blood pressure, headache, blurred vision, constipation, diarrhea, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, decreased libido, dry mouth, ^ anxiety, increased sweating, dizziness, unusual dreams , tremor, insomnia, fatigue, depression, somnolence,  paresthesias,  abdominal pain, gas, flu-like symptoms, etc.

Question 2

what can relieve erectile dysfunction side effects of venlafaxine (venlor xr)?

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Virtually, no...: This Q was answered with some discussion. Using other drug to counter Venlafaxine-induced ED is probably not possible. In fact, more drugs to influence central nerve system could further compound the overall function. At this juncture, one has to redefine what you would like to accomplish for life or for sex. Generally speaking, life comes first despite being in young age. So, talk with your Dr.

Question 3

long term side effects of effexor (venlafaxine)?

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Effexor (venlafaxine): Effexor (venlafaxine) is used to treat depression and anxiety. The most common are headaches, high blood pressure, chest pain, blureed vision and withdrawals if tapered off too quickly.
The best advice is to call your doctor for medical advice about side effects, if concerned.

Question 4

what are side effects of effexor (venlafaxine) xr 75mg?

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Long list in 5%: Physical symptoms hypertension, dizziness, headache, agitation which can ease with time--but interaction with other drugs cause serotonin syndrome and there is other symptoms due to withdrawal---ask your doctor, need follow up.

Question 5

which side effects of effexor (venlafaxine) are most common?

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DIZZINESS, LIGHTHEAD: Edness, nausea, diarrhea, weird visual disturbances, vivid dreams and headaches.

Question 6

what are the side effects of effexor (venlafaxine) xr 150 mg?

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Nausea and headache: There are of course many potential side effects of any medicine (hence the very thick handouts you get from drug stores). Generally the main adverse effects of venlafaxine (effexor) are short term increases in nausea, headache, and sometimes a transient increase in agitation or insomnia. These generally improve over just a few days.

Question 7

i cannot tolerate side effects of effexor (venlafaxine) xr 150mg despite 2, 5 months. may i take it 2 times a day as 75mg?

Accepted Answer

Re-visit: With your doctor to review the reasons you are taking and the appropriate way to step down the dosage.  Keep in mind it may not be effective at the lower dose and you may want to entertain a trial of another without as many side effects.

Question 8

side effects of effexor (venlafaxine) while drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Potentiation effect: The manufacturer recommends against use of alcohol while on effexor (venlafaxine). This is due to concern that the Effexor (venlafaxine) will potentiate the effects of  the alcohol.

Question 9

on effexor (venlafaxine) xr 75mg, can my doctor add wellbutrin to help with depression and also the sexual side effects of effexor (venlafaxine)? dosage?

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They can: but a plan is needed and pills don't fix all problems.  Remember that !  See if you can find what your issues are and find a good talk therapist.

Question 10

side effects of being on venlafaxine (effexor)?

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Mostly gi: Remember not everyone gets side effects and most go away with time on the med.  Initially stomach ache, diarhea or constipation is common but is less with xr.  Sexual side effects of delayed orgasm and low libido are dose related.  Some gain wt if not careful with diet.  Major complaints come from missing doses including dizzines and electric shocks which goes away with taking missed dose.

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