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Drug
Uses
Effexor-XR is used to treat depression and anxiety disorders.
This medicine may be used for other conditions as determined
by your doctor.
General
Information
Not every known side effect, adverse effect, or drug
interaction is in this database. If you have questions
about your medicines, talk to your health care provider.
This information is for educational purposes only.
How
Drug Works
This medicine inhibits the return of two chemicals (serotonin
and norephinephrine) back into nerve cells. This helps
to restore balance of these chemicals which in turn
helps to improve mood and relieve depression.
How
Taken
Each capsule should be swallowed whole with water and
not divided, crushed or placed in water. Take this medicine
with food either in the morning or evening about the
same time every day.
Possible
Side Effects
nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite changes in sexual
function dry mouth constipation nervousness dizziness,
drowsiness trouble sleeping
Warnings/Precautions
This medicine should NOT be taken with alcohol. Don’t
stop taking this medicine until you have consulted with
your doctor first. Stopping this medicine abruptly can
cause agitation, dizziness, nausea and fatigue. Patients
who have been taking this medicine for 6 weeks or more
should taper down their dose over a 2 week period. Before
driving or performing other tasks that require your
full attention, it is important you know how you react
to this medicine.
Overdose
For emergencies, seek medical attention immediately.
For non emergencies, contact your local or regional
poison control center.
Drug
Interactions
Patients taking MAO inhibitors should not be take this
medicine. Do not take St. John’s Wort with this medicine.
Missed
Dose
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is
time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go
back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage
Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat
and moisture (not in the bathroom). Keep this medication
in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out
of reach of children. Throw away any medication that
is outdated or no longer needed.
Pregnancy/Nursing
If you are or plan on becoming pregnant, talk with your
doctor about the benefits vs. the risks while taking
this medicine. For nursing mothers, it is unknown whether
this medicine is excreted in breast milk. Talk to your
doctor if you are or plan to breast feed.
More
Information
For more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist
or health care provider.
Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes
only, it is not intended that this information covers
all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions,
or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
general information, and should not be relied on for
any purpose, it should not be construed as containing
specific instructions for any particular patient.
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