Effexor Xr

Effexor XR (venlafaxine hydrochloride) is intended for the treatment of depression that can interfere with your everyday activities affecting the quality of your life. It can be also prescribed for anxiety relief. You will need to listen very carefully to the instructions your doctor is giving. if you chose to buy Effexor XR online – read the label of this medicine very carefully and check it for drug interactions and other useful aspects of your treatment to know about. You must never use Effexor XR along with MAO inhibitors, as dangerous side effects are possible. At least 14 days are supposed to pass after the last dose of MAO inhibitor before you can safely take Effexor XR. Tell your doctor about any other medications you are currently using, such as antipsychotic medicines, other antidepressants, sleep aids, narcotic painkillers, weight-loss products, o tranquilizers, as they may also affect the dose you are prescribed. Your dose will be based on a number of individual factors, so it’s important that you do not give your dose of Effexor XR to other people, even if their symptoms are similar and you think they will benefit from the treatment. This drug is not supposed to be used in patients younger than 18, as its effects in this age group have not been studied yet. Some side effects are likely to occur when you start taking this medicine. The following ones are especially common, although quite mild and generally short-lived: nausea, sleepiness, sweating, nervousness, constipation, dry mouth, blurred vision, dizziness, insomnia, anxiety, vomiting, weakness, and weight loss. Never exceed the dose recommended and use this medicine in larger amounts. Each tablet of Effexor XR is specially formulated for the drug to be released once in your stomach, so you are not supposed to crush the tablet or break it to prevent the active ingredient from being released too soon. This drug must be taken not more often than once every 24 hours. If you take it more often or in larger amounts – an overdose is possible, with such symptoms displaying as seizures, sleepiness, vertigo, rapid or slow heartbeat, coma, and low blood pressure. Seek emergency medical help if you notice any of those symptoms of an overdose as they need to be treated as soon as possible. Talk to your doctor if you think Effexor XR is not working right for you or if you are unable to deal with side effects that interfere with your everyday life too much.