Drug Uses
Effexor XR is a potent inhibitor of the reuptake of serotonin
and norepinephrine-two neurotransmitters thought to play important
roles in the pathophysiology of depression. Correcting the
imbalance of these two chemicals may help relieve symptoms
of depression.
Effexor XR comes as a tablet to take by
mouth. It is usually taken two or three times a day and should
be taken with food. Each capsule should be swallowed whole
with fluid and not divided, crushed, chewed, or placed in
water, or it may be administered by carefully opening the
capsule and sprinkling the entire contents on a spoonful of
applesauce. This drug/food mixture should be swallowed immediately
without chewing and followed with a glass of water to ensure
complete swallowing of the pellets.
Before starting Effexor XR, tell your doctor
about any medicines you're taking, including over-the-counter
drugs and herbal supplements. People taking MAOIs should not
take Effexor XR. Patients taking antidepressants should be
watched closely for signs that their condition is getting
worse or that they are becoming suicidal, especially when
they first start therapy, or when their dose is increased
or decreased. Patients should also be watched for becoming
agitated, irritable, hostile, impulsive, or restless. Such
symptoms should be reported to the patient?s doctor right
away. Effexor XR may raise blood pressure in some patients,
so blood pressure should be monitored regularly. When people
suddenly stop using or quickly lower their daily dose of Effexor
XR, discontinuation symptoms may occur. Talk to your doctor
before discontinuing or reducing your dose of Effexor XR.
Pregnant or nursing women shouldn?t take any antidepressant
without consulting their doctor. Until you see how Effexor
XR affects you, be careful doing such activities as driving
a car or operating machinery. Avoid drinking alcohol while
taking Effexor XR.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the
missed dose and take only the next one as directed. Do not
take a double dose of this medication.
If you experience any of the following
serious side effects, stop taking Effexor XR and contact your
doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment: an
allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;
swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); seizures;
or an irregular heartbeat or severely high blood pressure
(blurred vision, headache). Other, less serious side effects
may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Effexor XR and
talk to your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, upset
stomach, abdominal pain, or loss of appetite or weight; dry
mouth; drowsiness or dizziness; mild tremor, anxiety, or agitation;
insomnia; abnormal dreams; sexual problems such as impotence,
abnormal ejaculation, difficulty reaching orgasm, or decreased
libido; sweating; yawning; or increase in blood cholesterol
levels (detected by blood tests); Side effects other than
those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about
any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Store Effexor XR at room temperature (68F
to 77F or 20C to 25C). Keep Effexor XR away from children.
Seek emergency medical attention if an
overdose is suspected. Symptoms of an Effexor XR overdose
may include dizziness, drowsiness, numbness, nausea, irregular
heartbeats, seizures, and unconsciousness.
Use caution when driving, operating machinery,
or performing other hazardous activities. Effexor XR may cause
dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness,
avoid these activities. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may
increase drowsiness, dizziness, and confusion Do not stop
taking Effexor XR without first talking to your doctor. Your
doctor may need to gradually reduce the dose before stopping
the medication completely. Stopping the medication suddenly
may cause unpleasant side effects to occur.
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