Venlafaxine is an antidepressant drug in a class called serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
Interactions What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Effexor (Venlafaxine)?
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Venlafaxine is only available as
Some patients may need a starting dose of 37
unusual tiredness or weakness
Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders
It belongs to a group of medications called SNRIs
You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with venlafaxine
Effexor XR can interact with several other medications and cause false results for certain lab tests
This list is not complete and many other drugs may interact with venlafaxine
You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with these medications
Extended release: Initial dose: 75 mg orally once a day
Both Venlafaxine and Methylthioninium chloride can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome
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Venlafaxine can help people recover from depression, and has fewer side effects than some older antidepressants
Applies to: venlafaxine and Depakote ER (divalproex sodium) Treatment with venlafaxine may occasionally cause blood sodium levels to get too low, a condition known as hyponatremia, and using it with some anticonvulsants can increase that risk
Using OLANZapine together with venlafaxine can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a relatively rare side effect