Effexor Antidepressant

Effexor is an antidepressant used for the treatment of anxiety, major depressive disorder, and panic disorder. The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, insomnia, loss of appetite, body weakness, sweating and nervousness. Anxiety, yawning, constipation, blurred vision and vomiting are also associated with this medicine. In addition, Effexor also brings indigestion or dyspepsia, shakiness or tremors, suicidal thoughts, increased urination and abnormal dreams. In most cases, these side effects are not serious and will cure without any treatment. In rare cases you should require medical advice.

Around 58 percent of people complain that they feel nausea when using this medication. Up to 8 percent of individuals experience diarrhea and yawning. Some patients suffer ejaculation problems, high blood pressure or hypertension, high cholesterol, weight loss or gain and chills. Other common side effects include infections, confusion, agitation, taste changes and unusual thoughts. Signs of allergic reactions such as hives, unexplained rash, itching, wheezing, unexplained swelling, difficulty swallowing or breathing are also very commonly found. Very dangerous adverse reactions that incorporate with Effexor are extreme confusion, hypomania or mania, changes in vision, increased heart rate, sudden eye pain, abnormal bleeding or bruising and eye redness.

People who are consuming this medicine sometimes may engage in strange or dangerous activities. Rarely, they show unusual changes in their behavior and depressed or sad mood. When taking Effexor, some patients feel restlessness, impotence, skin redness (particularly on the face), aggressiveness or hostility, extreme elation, incapability to sit still, panic attacks, gas problems and decreased sex drive.

Symptoms of Effexor overdose include seizures, excessive tiredness or somnolence, slowed or increased heart rate, spinning sensation or vertigo, decreased blood pressure and liver damage. Sometimes it may lead to coma or death. Dont use the medicine during breastfeeding, pregnancy or thinking of being pregnant. Let your healthcare professional know if you regularly drink alcohol. Be careful to use this antidepressant only for the prescribed indication.

Effexor may cause unpleasant side effects in those who suddenly stop the medicine. Also, it can interact with a large number of other medications. For this reason, do not start using any new medicine without consulting your physician. Alprazolam, Tranxene, Librium, Dalmane, Serax, Ativan, Valium, BuSpar, Klonopin and Norpramin are also used as anti-anxiety medicines.