MAO Oct 26, 2023 · Venlafaxine is a medication that can be ordered by prescription only
You should not take Effexor if you have uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma
Some patients may need a starting dose of 37
Venlafaxine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
Effexor; Effexor-XR; Descriptions
The usual starting dose for venlafaxine is 75mg a day but your doctor may gradually increase it to a maximum dose of 375mg
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Effexor Generic name: venlafaxine [ VEN-la-fax-een ] Drug class: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors Medically reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD
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Key facts
It works by increasing the amount of serotonin and norepinephrine available in the brain
History of mania: The risk of developing mania may be increased while taking Effexor
5 mg per day for 4 to 7 days to allow new patients to adjust to the medication before increasing to 75 mg per day
Take venlafaxine with food
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If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likely to experience include: Nausea, headache, sedation, dry mouth, dizziness, insomnia, nervousness, constipation, and
The main types are: Drug-drug interaction
Speak to your doctor if you are worried
17 The immediate formulation of the drug, marketed as Effexor, was first approved by the FDA in 1993 and the extended-release formulation, Effexor XR, was later introduced in Unit of use bottles of 90 tablets NDC 71209-088-04
It is also important to be aware of the amount of caffeine in cold medications
If you feel sleepy while taking venlafaxine this is likely to be made worse if you take other medicines that can cause drowsiness, such as the following: antihistamines that cause Venlafaxine is well absorbed and extensively metabolized in the liver
Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination
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I have taken Effexor with ibuprofen, paracetamol and regular cold and flu tablets (non pseudo as they are difficult to get here) without any issues