Effexor Side Effects

12:03 AM Cindy

Effexor (venlafaxine hydrochloride) are antidepressants marketed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. In August 2006 the generic form of venlafaxine hydrochloride went on the market.
Effexor is approved to treat depression, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. They have also been used off-label to treat migraines, diabetic neuropathy, and hot flashes.
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.
 
Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Effexor :
  • Anxiety
  • blurred vision 
  • changes in taste
  • constipation
  • decreased sexual desire or ability
  • dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • dry mouth
  • flushing
  • headache
  • increased sweating
  • loss of appetite
  • nausea
  • nervousness
  • stomach upset
  • trouble sleeping
  • vomiting; weakness
  • weight loss
  • yawning.