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| Effexor Description:
Effexor is in a class of medicines called serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).
Effexor is used to treat depression.
Effexor XR is used to treat:
Depression
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) |
Product Notes:
Who Should Not Take Effexor?
Never take Effexor if you are taking another drug used to treat depression, called a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI), or if you have stopped taking an MAOI in the last 14 days. Taking Effexor close in time to an MAOI can result in serious, sometimes fatal, reactions, including:
High body temperature
Coma
Seizures (convulsions)
MAOI drugs include Nardil (phenelzine sulfate), Parnate (tranylcypromine sulfate), Marplan (isocarboxazid), and other brands.
Are There Any Interactions With Drugs or Foods?
Effexor may interact with medicines other than the ones already mentioned in this information sheet. These interactions can cause serious side effects. Tell your healthcare professional about all medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements you take.
If you plan to drink alcohol, talk to your healthcare professional.
How Do I Take Effexor?
Effexor is taken by mouth, with food, exactly as prescribed by your healthcare professional.
Swallow Effexor XR capsules whole. Do not crush or chew them. You may open the capsule, sprinkle the contents on a spoonful of applesauce, and take right away without chewing. Then follow with a glass of water. Side Effects:
Suicidal thoughts or actions.
Stopping Effexor: Do not stop taking Effexor suddenly because you could get side effects. Your healthcare professional will slowly decrease your dose.
High blood pressure and heart problems: You may get high blood pressure or a faster heart.
Bleeding problems: Effexor may cause bleeding problems.
Mania: You may become unusually hyperactive, excitable or elated.
Seizures: You may experience a seizure (convulsion), even if you are not taking Effexor close in time with a MAOI.
Pregnancy: Tell your healthcare professional if you are or may be pregnant because babies delivered to mothers taking Effexor late in pregnancy have developed problems, such as difficulty breathing and feeding.
Weight loss: Effexor can cause weight loss.
Sexual problems: You may have problems with impotence (erectile dysfunction), abnormal ejaculation, difficulty reaching orgasm, or decreased libido (sexual desire).
Other side effects include nausea, sleepiness, dry mouth, dizziness, difficulty sleeping and constipation.
Tell your healthcare professional about all your medical conditions, especially if you have liver, kidney, or heart disease, or glaucoma. Tell your healthcare professional if you are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed your baby. Manufacturer link or canadian Pharmacy drug sources: na
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