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Efexor

Efexor

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Brands

Effexor • Efegen • Illovex • Odiven • Venlor

Generic Drug

Venlafaxine

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Sleepiness
Vomiting
Tremor
Nausea
Nervousness
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Chills
Headache
Feeling anxious
Numbness or tingling
Enlarged (dilated) pupils
Blurred vision
Loss of appetite
Loss of strength
Paresthesia
Heart palpitations
Unintentional weight loss
Reduced appetite
Cloudy or blurred vision
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Suicidal thoughts
Rash

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