Effexor Xr

Effexor XR is an antidepressant used to treat anxiety, depression, social phobia, and panic attacks. Venlafaxine is the generic version of Effexor XR. On average Effexor XR is priced at about $544 for a supply of 30, 150 mg capsules, extended-release. You can use our OptionRx savings offer to get an average Effexor XR discount of up to 80% off of the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

• Effexor XR
• Venlafaxine HCl AvPak

• Cymbalta
• Desvenlafaxine ER
• Desvenlafaxine Fumarate ER
• Desvenlafaxine Succinate ER
• Drizalma Sprinkle
• DULoxetine HCl
• Effexor XR
• Fetzima
• Fetzima Titration
• Irenka
• Khedezla
• Pristiq
• Venlafaxine Besylate ER
• Venlafaxine HCl
• Venlafaxine HCl ER

• Long Acting Capsule
• Tablet
• Long Acting Tablet

• By mouth

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

It is best to take the extended-release capsule at the same time each day, either in the morning or evening.

Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

Swallow the extended-release capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. Do not place the capsule in a liquid.

Oral routeIf you cannot swallow the extended-release capsule, you may open it and pour the medicine into a small amount of soft food such as pudding, yogurt, or applesauce. Stir this mixture well and swallow it without chewing.

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to venlafaxine or desvenlafaxine succinate.

This medicine may cause the following problems: Serotonin syndrome (may be life-threatening when used with certain other medicines)Increased cholesterol levelsIncreased blood pressureIncreased risk of bleeding problemsLung problems, including interstitial lung disease and eosinophilic pneumoniaSexual problems

For some children, teenagers, and young adults, this medicine may increase mental or emotional problems. This may lead to thoughts of suicide and violence. Talk with your doctor right away if you have any thoughts or behavior changes that concern you. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has a history of bipolar disorder or suicide attempts.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, glaucoma, heart disease, high blood pressure, or thyroid problems. Tell your doctor if you have a history of mania, seizures, heart attack, or stroke.

This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. This will help decrease the risk of unwanted effects.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Headache, trouble concentrating, memory problems, unsteadiness

Seizures

Trouble sleeping, nervousness, unusual dreams

Unusual behavior, thoughts of hurting yourself or others

Unusual bleeding or bruising

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days. Do not take an MAO inhibitor for at least 7 days after you stop this medicine.

Some medicines can affect how venlafaxine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Buspirone, cimetidine, fentanyl, ketoconazole, lithium, meperidine, methadone, metoprolol, mirtazapine, St John€™s wort, tramadolAmphetaminesBlood thinner (including warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)Medicine to lose weight (including phentermine)Medicine to treat depression (including TCAs)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)Triptan medicine for migraine headachesTryptophan supplements

Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.

• Unusual behavior, thoughts of hurting yourself or others, trouble sleeping, nervousness, unusual dreams
• Feeling more excited or energetic than usual
• Seizures
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Anxiety, restlessness, fever, sweating, muscle spasms, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seeing or hearing things that are not there
• Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
• Chest pain, cough, trouble breathing
• Confusion, tiredness, weakness, and muscle twitching
• Fast or pounding heartbeat
• Loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance, delayed or inability to have an orgasm, inability to have or keep an erection
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Eye pain, vision changes, seeing halos around lights
• Headache, dizziness, trouble concentrating, memory problems, unsteadiness
• Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
• Mild nausea, constipation, vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss
• Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
• Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness, dizziness
• Dry mouth