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Generic Name: venlafaxine

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An SSNRI antidepressant - treats Anxiety, Depression, and Panic Disorder

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Suicidality

Antidepressants may increase risk of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults (18–24 years of age) with major depressive disorder and other psychiatric disorders; balance this risk with clinical need. Venlafaxine is not approved for use in pediatric patients. (See Pediatric Use under Cautions.)
In pooled data analyses, risk of suicidality was not increased in adults >24 years of age and apparently was reduced in adults ≥65 years of age with antidepressant therapy compared with placebo.
Depression and certain other psychiatric disorders are themselves associated with an increased risk of suicide.
Appropriately monitor and closely observe all patients who are started on venlafaxine therapy for clinical worsening, suicidality, or unusual changes in behavior; involve family members and/or caregivers in this process. (See Risk of Suicidality and Overdosage under Cautions.)

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What other drugs will affect venlafaxine?

Before taking venlafaxine, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following medicines:

cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB);
warfarin (Coumadin);
ketoconazole (Nizoral);
tryptophan (sometimes called L-tryptophan);
haloperidol (Haldol) or risperidone (Risperdal);
almotriptan (Axert), frovatriptan (Frova), sumatriptan (Imitrex), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt), or zolmitriptan (Zomig); or
any other antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Ascendin), citalopram (Celexa), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), paroxetine (Paxil), protriptyline (Vivactil), sertraline (Zoloft), or trimipramine (Surmontil).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with venlafaxine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about venlafaxine.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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