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Effexor

Effexor

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Brands

Efegen • Efexor • Illovex • Odiven • Venlor

Generic Drug

Venlafaxine

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Suicidal thoughts
Rash

Treats

Anxiety disorder
Condition
Clinical depression
Condition
Panic disorder
Condition
Anxiety
Condition
Social anxiety disorder
Condition

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Please describe the medication: effexor (venlafaxine)?

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Are Effexor (venlafaxine) and elaxine the same medication?

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What will 225mg of Effexor (venlafaxine) do that 150mg won't?

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Please tell me what can ease Effexor (venlafaxine) XR withdraw?

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Does it matter when u take Effexor (venlafaxine) XR (am or pm)?

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Am i ok to do the 30 day cleanse from isagenix while on effexor?

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What is the ideal time to wein off Effexor (venlafaxine) XR 75mg?

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How long will it take for Effexor (venlafaxine) to leave my system?

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What would happen if you combined Effexor (venlafaxine) and ecstasy?

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How many hours need to be in between doses of effexor (venlafaxine)?

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What are good ways to deal with withdraw from effexor (venlafaxine)?

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What medications should be avoided when taking effexor (venlafaxine)?

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Changing from Effexor (venlafaxine) and seqelor to cellexa any advice?

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What happens if you forget to take your Effexor (venlafaxine) for 1day?

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How are Effexor (venlafaxine) tablets and Effexor (venlafaxine) XR different?

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Can you quit Effexor (venlafaxine) 75mg after taking for only 2 weeks symptoms

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Is there anyone who has something positive to say about effexor (venlafaxine)?

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Have you taken Effexor (venlafaxine) XR and felt the effects almost immediately?

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Suddenly stopping Effexor (venlafaxine) and gained weight, is there any connection?

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What is an effective "add on" to Effexor (venlafaxine) XR 225 mg to help improve mood?

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How long should the discontinuation symptoms of stopping Effexor (venlafaxine) XR last?

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Switching from Effexor to generic venlafaxine - has anyone had problems with the transition?

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I am on Effexor (venlafaxine) 37.5 mg twice a day for 13 days. Can I quick without any withdraw symptoms?

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