Venlafaxine XR is a prescription drug licensed to treat depression and anxiety disorders. This page on the eMedTV site covers venlafaxine XR side effects, strengths, and dosing guidelines, as well as what to tell your doctor before you take the drug.
Common side effects of venlafaxine XR may include such things as nausea, insomnia, and dizziness. This eMedTV segment covers common and rare side effects of venlafaxine XR as well as potentially serious health problems that may occur with the drug.
What is venlafaxine XR used for? This eMedTV page explains that while venlafaxine XR is commonly used to treat depression and several anxiety disorders, it may also be used off-label to treat various other conditions (such as obesity or migraines).
This eMedTV article explains that the starting venlafaxine XR dose for people with depression, social anxiety disorder, or generalized anxiety disorder is 75 mg daily. This page also lists factors that can affect venlafaxine XR dosing (like your age).
Drug interactions with venlafaxine XR may occur when it is taken with linezolid, indinavir, or tramadol. This eMedTV Web page lists some of the drugs that may interact with venlafaxine XR, such as ketoconazole, haloperidol, and lithium.
Some precautions and warnings with venlafaxine XR concern not taking the medication with a MAO inhibitor. This eMedTV article covers warnings and precautions to be aware of with venlafaxine XR, such as those involving taking the drug while nursing.
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