Drug Name: EFFEXOR
IMPORTANT EFFEXOR NOTE:
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUBSTITUTE
FOR, THE EXPERTISE AND JUDGMENT OF YOUR PHYSICIAN, PHARMACIST OR
OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO INDICATE
THAT USE OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR EFFECTIVE FOR YOU.
CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING EFFEXOR.
VENLAFAXINE - ORAL (ven-luh-FAX-een)
COMMON EFFEXOR BRAND NAME(S):
Effexor
EFFEXOR USES:
Effexor is used in the treatment of depression. The extended release
form of Effexor is also used to treat anxiety.
HOW TO USE EFFEXOR:
Take Effexor by mouth exactly as prescribed. During the first few
days your doctor may gradually increase your Effexor dose to allow
your body to adjust to Effexor. Take Effexor with food. Do not take
Effexor more often or increase your Effexor dose without consulting
your doctor. Your condition will not improve any faster but the
risk of serious side effects will be increased. Do not stop taking
Effexor suddenly without your doctor's approval. Your Effexor dose
may need to be gradually reduced to prevent adverse effects.
EFFEXOR SIDE EFFECTS:
Effexor may initially cause dizziness and nausea as your body adjusts
to Effexor. Other side effects of Effexor reported include sweating,
loss of appetite, dizziness, dry mouth, anxiety, tremor, blurred
vision, constipation, sleepiness, change in sexual ability. If any
of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you develop any of these serious effects:
rapid or irregular heartbeat, chest pain, severe headache, trouble
breathing, painful or difficult urination, skin rash. Effexor may
cause drowsiness, dizziness, or clouded thinking. Use caution operating
machinery or engaging in activities requiring alertness. If you
notice other effects from Effexor not listed above, contact your
doctor or pharmacist.
EFFEXOR PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney disease,
liver disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma, any
allergies. Elderly persons may be more sensitive to the effects
of Effexor. Use with caution. Effexor should be used only if clearly
needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits of Effexor
with your doctor. It is not known if Effexor appears in breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
EFFEXOR DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication
you may take especially: MAO inhibitors (e.g., tranylcypromine,
phenelzine, isocarboxazid, selegiline, furazolidone), other antidepressants,
cimetidine, lithium, sedatives, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine,
morphine), seizure medication, certain migraine medicine (e.g.,
sumatriptan), medicine for weight control. It is recommended to
avoid alcohol while using Effexor. Do not start or stop Effexor
or any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
EFFEXOR OVERDOSE:
If Effexor overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of Effexor overdose
may include sleepiness, irregular heartbeat, and seizures.
EFFEXOR NOTES:
Laboratory tests may be done periodically while taking Effexor to
monitor the effects. See your doctor regularly.
MISSED EFFEXOR DOSE:
Try to take each Effexor dose at the scheduled time. If you miss
a Effexor dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if
it is near the time for the next Effexor dose, instead, skip the
missed dose and resume your usual Effexor dosing schedule. Do not
"double-up" the Effexor dose to catch up.
EFFEXOR STORAGE:
Store Effexor at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between
15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store Effexor
in the bathroom. Keep Effexor and all medications out of the reach
of children. |
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