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Venlafaxine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Venlafaxine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Venlafaxine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Venlafaxine is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Venlafaxine safe for pregnant women?
Venlafaxine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Venlafaxine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Venlafaxine safe during breastfeeding?
Venlafaxine should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Venlafaxine on the Kidneys?
Venlafaxine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Venlafaxine on the Liver?
Venlafaxine has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Venlafaxine on the Heart?
Venlafaxine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Venlafaxine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Venlafaxine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Venlafaxine habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Venlafaxine.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Venlafaxine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Venlafaxine only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Venlafaxine can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Venlafaxine
You can take Venlafaxine with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Venlafaxine
Taking Venlafaxine with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1260-1262
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 462
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Effexor XR® (venlafaxine)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Effexor® (venlafaxine hydrochloride)