The Side Effects of Effexor.
Effexor side effects range from mild - like dry mouth, nausea and
drowsiness - to life-threatening Effexor side effects like liver
failure and increased suicide risk Each individual will experience
Effexor side effects differently. This list of Effexor side
effects might not cover all adverse side effects of Effexor.
Effexor can cause serious side effects.
Weight gain is a common
Effexor side effects.
Sexual side effects are also common with Effexor use. Less
common but life threatening is the
increased risk of suicide. Addiction and subsequent
withdrawal symptoms also rank
on the list of serious Effexor side effects.
People seeking depression relief should carefully evaluate Effexor
side effects before deciding to take Effexor. Consult your
healthcare professional about Effexor side effects before using
this drug. The natural antidepressant Deprex
is a safe and effective depression treatment scientifically
formulated to elevate mood without the potentially harmful side
effects commonly associated with Effexor. Self-help techniques,
psychotherapy, diet and lifestyle changes or a combination of
approaches have also successfully worked at treating depression.
Only you can decide if Effexor is the best means of treating
depression symptoms. If considering using Effexor, thoroughly
discuss Effexor side effect concerns with your physician.
Effexor Side Effects:
_ Agitation.
_ Irritability.
_ Deepened depression.
_ Increased risk of suicide.
_ Upset stomach.
_ Drowsiness.
_ Weakness.
_ Anxiety.
_ Insomnia or sleeplessness.
_ Nightmares.
_ Anorexia.
_ Dry mouth.
_ Sensitivity to sunlight.
_ Changes in appetite or weight.
_ Headache.
_ Constipation.
_ Difficulty urinating or frequent urination.
_ Ejaculation problems.
_ Impotence.
_ Changes in sex drive or ability.
_ Difficulty reaching orgasm.
_ Decreased libido.
_ Blurred vision.
_ Excessive sweating.
_ Jaw, neck, and back muscle spasms.
_ Slow or difficult speech.
_ Shuffling walk.
_ Tremors.
_ Fever.
_ Severe skin rash.
_ Irregular heartbeat.
_ Increase in blood cholesterol levels.
The FDA issued a public health alert for Effexor in March 2004
warning that Effexor side effects include deeper depression and an
increased suicide risk. The FDA also issued a public health
advisory in October 2003 about increased reports of suicidal
thinking, suicide attempts, hostility and self-harm in children
using Effexor. The FDA urges that Effexor be used with caution in
children.
An allergic reaction is a possible Effexor side effect. Stop
taking Effexor and contact your doctor immediately or seek
emergency medical treatment if you experience difficulty
breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, face, or
tongue, hives, a fast or irregular heartbeat, jaw, neck or back
muscle spasms, shuffling walk, slow or difficult speech,
persistent fine tremor or inability to sit still, fever or severe
skin rash. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience
yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Do not stop taking Effexor without first talking to your doctor.
Your doctor may need to gradually reduce the dose before stopping
Effexor completely. Suddenly stopping Effexor may cause unpleasant
and potentially serious side effects and withdrawal symptoms.
*This antidepressant drug information does not
endorse Effexor, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. The
information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible
warnings, uses, precautions, drug interactions, allergic
reactions, or adverse side effects of Effexor. If you have
questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your health
care provider or pharmacist. The information provided should not
be construed to indicate that Effexor is safe, effective or
appropriate.
