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Generic: venlafaxine View All Brands Effexor, Effexor XR, Venlafaxine Hydrochloride An SSNRI antidepressant - It is used to treat depression, anxiety and panic disorder				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What is this medicine? VENLAFAXINE (VEN la fax een) is used to treat depression, anxiety and panic disorder. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: anorexia or weight loss glaucoma high blood pressure, heart problems or a recent heart attack high cholesterol levels or receiving treatment for high cholesterol kidney or liver disease mania or bipolar disorder seizures (convulsions) suicidal thoughts or a previous suicide attempt thyroid problems an unusual or allergic reaction to venlafaxine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast- feeding How should I use this medicine? Take this medicine by mouth with a full glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Do not cut, crush or chew this medicine. Take it with food. Try to take your medicine at about the same time each day. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice. A special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each prescription and refill. Be sure to read this information carefully each time. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications: duloxetine medicines called MAO Inhibitors like Nardil, Parnate, Marplan, Eldepryl medicines for weight control or appetite nefazodone procarbazine St. John's wort, Hypericum perforatum tryptophan This medicine may also interact with the following medications: amphetamine or dextroamphetamine aspirin and aspirin- like medicines cimetidine clozapine linezolid medicines for heart rhythm or blood pressure medicines for migraine headache like almotriptan, eletriptan, frovatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, zolmitriptan medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin, enoxaparin, and dalteparin NSAIDS, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen other medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances ritonavir tramadol This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. You may have to take this medicine for 4 weeks before you feel better. If you have been taking this medicine for some time, do not suddenly stop taking it. You must gradually reduce the dose to avoid side effects. Ask your doctor or health care professional for advice. Patients and their families should watch out for depression or thoughts of suicide that get worse. Also watch out for sudden or severe changes in feelings such as feeling anxious, agitated, panicky, irritable, hostile, aggressive, impulsive, severely restless, overly excited and hyperactive, or not being able to sleep. If this happens, especially at the beginning of treatment or after a change in dose, call your health care professional. This medicine can cause an increase in blood pressure or a faster heart beat. Check with your doctor or health care professional. You may get drowsy, dizzy or have blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may increase dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid alcoholic drinks. This medicine can make your mouth dry. Chewing sugarless gum, sucking hard candy and drinking plenty of water will help. Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds, or allergies without asking your doctor or health care professional for advice. Some ingredients may increase possible side effects.
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