Venlafaxine

Venlafaxine is an antidepressant belonging to a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Venlafaxine affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression.

Introduction

Generic name: Venlafaxine

Brand names: Effexor XR, Effexor

Dosage forms: oral capsule, extended release (150 mg; 37.5 mg; 75 mg); oral tablet (100 mg; 25 mg; 37.5 mg; 50 mg; 75 mg); oral tablet, extended release (150 mg; 225 mg; 37.5 mg; 75 mg)

Drug class: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors

Uses

Depression

Anxiety disorder

Benefits

In Depression

Veniz XR 75 Capsule helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better, and increases your energy levels. Veniz XR 75 Capsule prevents extreme mood changes and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.

In Anxiety disorder

Veniz XR 75 Capsule works by stopping your brain from releasing the chemicals that make you feel anxious so it can reduce the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and sleep problems that often come with Anxiety disorder. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.

Directions for use

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Veniz XR 75 Capsule is to be taken with food.

How it works

Veniz XR 75 Capsule works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance.

Side effects

Venlafaxine may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • Blurred vision, eye pain or redness, seeing halos around lights

  • Cough, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • A seizure (convulsions)

  • Unusual bleeding - nosebleeds, bleeding gums, abnormal vaginal bleeding, any bleeding that will not stop

  • Low blood sodium - headache, confusion, problems with thinking or memory, weakness, feeling unsteady

  • Severe nervous system reaction - very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, feeling like you might pass out.

Warnings

  • You should not take venlafaxine if you have uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma.

  • Do not use venlafaxine within 7 days before or 14 days after you have used an MAO inhibitor, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, or tranylcypromine.

  • Some young people have thoughts about suicide when first taking an antidepressant. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavioral 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.

  • Do not stop using venlafaxine without first talking to your doctor.

  • Do not give this medicine to anyone younger than 18 years old without the advice of a doctor. Venlafaxine is not FDA approved for use in children.

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