Bagazin,Precious G.

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VENLAFAXINE (EFFEXOR)
Venlafaxine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective
serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs).
Venlafaxine is used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety, and panic
disorder.
•Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
•Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

 ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS
Major Depressive Disorder Social Anxiety Disorder
-Adverse events in short-term
studies that occurred in at least •asthenia
5% of the patients receiving • gastrointestinal complaints
venlafaxine extended-release • anorexia
capsules • dry mouth,
•abnormal ejaculation • nausea
• gastrointestinal complaints •CNS complaints
• nausea, • Anxiety
• dry mouth • Insomnia
• anorexia • nervousness,
•CNS complaints • somnolence, dizziness
• dizziness, somnolence •abnormalities of sexual function
• abnormal dreams • abnormal ejaculation, orgasmic
•sweating dysfunction, impotence
• sweating
•abnormal vision