Effexor, an anti-depressant drug
Why is this drug prescribed?
Effexor is a frequently prescribed anti-depressant drug used to treat depression. The kind of depression requiring such a drug is not of the ordinary kind people mean who throw around the word depression casually and meaninglessly, but rather real, clinical depression that prevents its victims from functioning properly in their daily lives. The difference between kind of depression and having a bad mood or being in a funk is that with clinical depression, its patients can experience changes in their sleep habits, having no apetite, losing the ability to coordinate mind and body actions, chronic fatige, loss of sexual desire, feeling feelings of worthlessness or extreme guilt, suicidal thoughts, an inability to think at a normal pace, the incapacity to concentrate, and other serious and debilitating problems that render the patient unable to live his daily life and to proceed.
Psychiatrists might also prescribe Effexor XR to treat symptoms of abnormal anxiety. This problem expresses itself in two forms: Generalized anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder is defined by the patient's experienceing persistent anxiety for a period of not less than six months, during which period he suffers from not fewer than three of these six symptoms: fatique, poor concentration, restlessness, muscle tension, irritability, and sleep disturbances.
Social Anxiety Disorder, in contrast, has as its primary symptom a persistent fear of social situations, of meeting new people, or of being examined by others. This disorder expresses itslelf in the form of social avoidance, panic attacks, anxiousness, or distress. Social Anxiety Disorder is viewed as abnormal if it prevents people from continuing their normal routine, of if it interferes with daily functioning.
Effexor must be taken 2 or 3 times daily. The extended-release form, Effexor XR, permits once-a-day dosing.
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What
should my health care professional know before I take Effexor?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•anorexia or weight loss
•attempted suicide
•high blood pressure or heart problems
•kidney disease
•liver disease
•mania or bipolar disorder
•seizures (convulsions)
•suicidal thoughts or a previous suicide attempt
•an unusual or allergic reaction to venlafaxine, other medicines,
foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding
Effexor Oral Precautions
If you suffer from allergies, always tell your doctor of this fact. It can effect your ability to use this prescription drug and to absorb it properly, and a strong allergic reaction might cause you great physical damage as well.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: history or family history of psychiatric disorders (e.g., bipolar/manic-depressive disorder), history or family history of suicide attempts, bleeding problems, dehydration, glaucoma, heart problems (high blood pressure, unstable heart disease, heart failure, recent heart attack), high cholesterol, kidney disease, liver disease, seizures, thyroid problems, untreated mineral imbalance (e.g. hyponatremia).
This drug may make you dizzy, drowsy or cause blurred vision; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages.
Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to its effects. The elderly are more likely to develop a type of mineral imbalance (hyponatremia), especially if they are also taking "water pills" or diuretics with this medication.
Caution is advised when using this drug in children because it may affect weight, growth rate, and final height. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
If this medication is used during the last 3 months of pregnancy, infrequently your newborn may develop symptoms including feeding or breathing difficulties, seizures, muscle stiffness, jitteriness, or constant crying. However, do not stop taking this medication unless your doctor directs you to do so. Report any such symptoms to your doctor promptly.
This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Breast-feeding is not recommended while using this drug. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
How
should I take Effexor?
• Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you.
Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer
than recommended by your doctor. Your doctor may occasionally change
your dose to make sure you get the best results from the medication.
Follow the directions on your prescription label.
• Take this medication with a full glass of water. You should
take venlafaxine with food.
• Venlafaxine should be taken with food.
• Swallow the controlled-release capsule (Effexor XR) whole,
without crushing or chewing. To make the medication easier to swallow,
you may open the capsule and sprinkle the medicine into a small amount
of applesauce. Swallow all of the mixture without chewing, and do
not save any for later use.
• Try to take venlafaxine at the same time each day.
• It may take 4 weeks or more for your symptoms improve. For
best results, keep using the medication as directed. Do not stop using
venlafaxine without first talking to your doctor. You may have unpleasant
side effects if you stop taking this medication suddenly.
• Store venlafaxine at room temperature away from moisture and
heat.
We will not be held responsible for misuse of prescription drugs or misinformation on this website. Please check with your health care professional for all pertinent information on prescription medications before using them.
