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Effexor®
(Venlafaxine
HCL) |
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| Brand
Effexor manufactured by: WYETH-AYERST |
| Chemical
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Effexor
XR ® (Venlafaxine
HCL) |
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Effexor
XR pricing |
| Brand
Effexor manufactured by: WYETH-AYERST |
| Chemical
name: Venlafaxine HCL (Generic not available) |
Antidepressant
Effexor
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Effexor
Common Use: The relief of symptoms of depression/anxiety.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is
intended to heighten awareness of health information
and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information
is not a substitute for individual medical attention
and should not be construed to indicate that use of
the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
See your health care professional for medical advice
and treatment.
What
should you know about Effexor/Effexor XR?
- Effexor/Effexor XR (venlafaxine hydrochloride)
belongs to the family of medicines called antidepressants.
- Effexor/Effexor XR has been prescribed to you by
your doctor to relieve your symptoms of depression/anxiety.
Before Taking Effexor/Effexor
XR Your Doctor Has to Know:
- all your medical conditions, including a history
of seizures, liver disease, kidney disease, heart
or blood pressure problems;
- any medications (prescription or non-prescription)
which you are taking, especially other antidepressants,
sleeping pills or antianxiety drugs;
- if you are pregnant or thinking about becoming
pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding;
- your habits of alcohol consumption.
How
to Take Effexor/Effexor XR:
- It is very important that you take Effexor tablets
(immediate release) or Effexor XR capsules (extended
release) exactly as your doctor has instructed.
- Never increase or decrease the amount of Effexor/Effexor
XR you are taking unless your doctor tells you to
and do not stop taking this medication without consulting
your doctor.
- As with all antidepressants, improvement with Effexor/Effexor
XR is gradual. You may not have noticeable effect
in the first few days of treatment. Some symptoms
may begin to improve within about 2 weeks but significant
improvement can take several weeks.
- Effexor tablets should be taken in 2 or 3 divided
doses with food as prescribed. Effexor XR capsules
should be taken once a day with food, as prescribed;
do not divide, crush or chew the capsules.
When Not to Use Effexor/Effexor
XR:
- Do not use Effexor/Effexor XR if you are allergic
to it or to any of the components of its formulation
(see list of components at the end of this section).
Stop taking the drug and contact your doctor immediately
if you experience an allergic reaction or any severe
or unusual side effects.
Precautions
When Taking Effexor/Effexor XR:
- If you happen to miss a dose, do not try to make
up for it by doubling up on the dose next time. Just
take your next regularly scheduled dose and try not
to miss any more.
- Refrain from potentially hazardous tasks, such
as driving a car or operating dangerous machines,
until you are sure that this medication does not affect
your mental alertness or physical coordination.
- Use caution when ingesting alcohol.
Possible
Effexor Side Effects:
- You may experience some side effects such as headache,
nausea, dry mouth, constipation, loss of appetite
and vomiting, sleepiness, dizziness, insomnia, sexual
problems, weakness, sweating, nervousness, rash or
hives. Consult your doctor if you experience these
or other side effects, as the dose may have to be
adjusted.
What to Do in Case of Overdose:
- Contact your doctor or the nearest hospital emergency
department, even though you may not feel sick.
How to Store Effexor/Effexor
XR:
- Store tablets at room temperature (15 to 30°C),
in a dry place. Store capsules at room temperature
(15 to 30°C), in a dry place.
- Keep container tightly closed.
- Keep out of reach of children.
What Does Effexor Contain:
Effexor Tablets
- Effexor is available in tablets containing 37.5
and 75 mg venlafaxine as the active ingredient. Nonmedicinal
ingredients include: microcrystalline cellulose NF,
lactose NF hydrous, cosmetic brown iron oxide, ferric
oxide NF yellow, sodium starch glycolate NF and magnesium
stearate NF.
Effexor XR Capsules
- Effexor XR is available in capsules containing
37.5, 75 and 150 mg venlafaxine as the active ingredient.
Nonmedicinal ingredients include: microcrystalline
cellulose NF, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose USP, ethylcellulose
NF, gelatin NF, red iron oxide*, yellow iron oxide*,
titanium dioxide*, FD&C Blue No. 1**, D&C
Yellow No. 10**, D&C Red No. 28**, White ink TekPrint
SB-0007P***, Opacode Red ink S-1-15034****, talc.
*Present (in capsule) in all strengths.
**Present (in capsule) in 37.5 mg strength only.
***150 mg strength.
****37.5 and 75 mg strengths.
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