Venlafaxine
Uses
Efexor-XR is used in the treatment of Depression, generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) and diabetic nerve disease.
How it Works
Efexor-XR is known as a serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) antidepressant. Efexor-XR increases the amount of circulating serotonin available in your brain, Serotonin works to stimulate other neurons in the brain that stimulates mood and physical symptoms in depression. Efexor-XR works by potentiating the activity of serotonin in the brain which it achieves by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin.Altering the balance of the chemicals in the brain can help with the symptoms of depression, anxiety disorders, and OCD.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Efexor-XR may suffer from such side effects;
Decreased libido,
Blurred vision,
Sleepiness,
Insomnia,
Vomiting,
Weakness,
Nausea,
Dry mouth,
Abdominal pain,
Agitation,
Lethargy,
Dyspepsia,
Headache,
Dizziness,
Increased sweating,
Paresthesia,
Fatigue,
Anxiety,
Chills,
Diarrhoea,
Vertigo,
Increased blood pressure,
Flushing,
Constipation,
Sleep disorder