Effexor

Effexor treats anxiety, general depression, and panic disorder.

Effexor is a drug that has an antidepressive effect. It belongs to selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors abbreviated SSNRIs. The drug balances the natural substances found in the brain thus resolving mood problems.

The medication does not include all cases when Effexor can be used.

You are not to take the given tablets if you have allergy to venlafaxine, or if you are using a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). It includes rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), as well as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil) and tranylcypromine (Parnate).

It is known that some people may begin to think about suicide during the first period of medication. It’s most frequent for people under 24 years of age. It is recommended to check regularly with your doctor for 12 weeks since the beginning of treatment.
Noticed any strange symptoms contact the doctor immediately. The symptoms include changes in mood or behavior, trouble sleeping, anxiety, panic attacks. You should also check with the specialist if you become agitated, impulsive, irritable, aggressive, hostile, hyperactive, more depressed, or start hurting yourself and thinking about suicide.
Do not drink alcohol. It can increase some side effects caused by Effexor. Symptoms generally improve in 4 weeks. To improve the effect you should keep taking the drug following the instructions. You shouldn’t stop taking the pills without advising the doctor as it may result in unpleasant side effects that will cause troubles.