What is This medication?
February 6, 2010 in health by anticonditoner
What is Effexor?
Generic Effexor is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Effexor works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain, which helps to improve certain mood problems.
Effexor is used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety, and panic disorder.
Brand Effexor may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Important information about Brand Effexor
Do not take This medicine if you are allergic to venlafaxine, or if you are also using a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate).
You may have thoughts about suicide when you first start taking an antidepressant, especially if you are younger than 24 years old. Your Healthcare provider will need to check you at regular visits for at least the first 12 weeks of treatment.
Call your Doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself. Avoid drinking alcohol, which can increase some of the side effects of Brand Effexor. It may take 4 weeks or more for your symptoms to improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Do not stop using This drug without first talking to your Healthcare provider. You may have unpleasant side effects if you stop taking this medication suddenly.

