Venlafaxine
Brand: Effexor
Key warning
Boxed warning: suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children, adolescents, and young adults
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Insomnia
- Raised blood pressure
Key interactions & cautions
- Do not combine with MAOI antidepressants
- Serotonin syndrome risk with other serotonergic drugs
- Caution with blood thinners
- Avoid alcohol
Counseling points
- Take with food
- Do not stop suddenly
- May take weeks for full effect
- Report worsening mood or suicidal thoughts
- Swallow extended-release capsules whole
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