Maximum dose: Moderately depressed outpatients: 225 mg/day
Antidepressant‐Induced Suicidality: An Update Roy R
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BE Abstract Objective: To compare the risk of suicide in adults using the antidepressant venlafaxine compared with citalopram
The annual worldwide suicide rate currently averages approximately 13 per 100,000 individuals per year (0
Side effects explained Warnings What to ask your doctor Introduction If you have depression or a certain kind of anxiety, you may be interested in learning more
Experts aren't exactly sure how venlafaxine works but
Mechanism of Action Venlafaxine works by increasing serotonin levels, norepinephrine, and dopamine in the brain by blocking transport proteins and stopping their reuptake at the presynaptic
Venlafaxine can help people recover from depression, and has fewer side effects than some older antidepressants
Generic venlafaxine is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower
It may also cause some people to have suicidal thoughts and tendencies or to become more depressed
It is also known by the following trade names: You can find detailed information about this drug in the official Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)
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
Because of this toxicity, use in children is not recommended
Suicidality includes suicidal ideation, action to prepare for an attempt, attempt or nonfatal self-harm, or death
As with other drugs, Effexor XR can cause side effects
Equal doses of venlafaxine extended-release tablets are bioequivalent to Effexor XR capsules when administered under fed conditions
Drugs like this one have raised the chance of suicidal thoughts or actions in children and young adults
In the analysis for completed suicides, unadjusted and adjusted hazard ratios for
Antidepressants like venlafaxine help to lift your mood so you feel better
Exposure to venlafaxine during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy increases the risk of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia
constipation
For example, you might feel nauseated, dizzy, short-tempered, confused, restless, and/or
It is also used to treat general anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder