Drug Uses

Effexor XR is a potent inhibitor of the reuptake of serotonin -two to play in the pathophysiology of depression. Correcting of these may symptoms of depression.

How Taken

Effexor XR comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It is usually a day be taken . Each be swallowed fluid divided, crushed, chewed, or placed in water, or it may be administered by carefully capsule the on a spoonful of applesauce. This drug/food be swallowed chewing with a glass of water to ensure of the pellets.

Warnings/Precautions

Before starting Effexor XR, tell about you're taking, including over-the-counter herbal supplements. If you you take Effexor XR. If you antidepressants be watched signs condition is getting worse or that becoming suicidal, especially first , or when is increased or decreased. You be watched agitated, irritable, hostile, impulsive, or restless. Such be reported to your away. Effexor XR may pressure in some patients, so blood be monitored regularly. When stop using or quickly daily dose of Effexor XR, discontinuation occur. Talk to your discontinuing or reducing of Effexor XR. Pregnant or nursing 't take without doctor. Until how Effexor XR affects you, be careful activities as driving a car or operating machinery. Avoid while taking Effexor XR.

Missed Dose

Take dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost the , skip dose only one as directed. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

Possible Side Effects

If you of the side effects, stop taking Effexor XR and doctor immediately or seek 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 pressure (blurred vision, headache). Other, less effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Effexor XR and talk to your doctor if you , 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 as impotence, abnormal ejaculation, difficulty , or decreased libido; sweating; yawning; or increase in blood (detected by blood tests); Side than here occur. Talk to your any that or that is especially bothersome.

Storage

Store Effexor XR at room temperature (68F to 77F or 20C to 25C). Keep Effexor XR away .

Overdose

Seek attention if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of an Effexor XR overdose dizziness, drowsiness, numbness, nausea, irregular heartbeats, seizures, and unconsciousness.

More Information

Use driving, operating machinery, or performing activities. Effexor XR may or drowsiness. If you or drowsiness, avoid . Use . Alcohol drowsiness, dizziness, and confusion Do not Effexor XR without to your doctor. Your need to gradually dose the . Stopping suddenly unpleasant to occur.

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