Lately
you just haven't been feeling like yourself. You're
not experiencing a sense of joy, even when life
is good.
You want to feel like you're living again, not
just coping.
EFFEXOR® XR (venlafaxine HCl) is proven to
help more people achieve a virtual elimination
of symptoms. So if you want to be able to take
pleasure in life again, EFFEXOR® XR may be
right for you.
Effexor 100mg
(30 pills)
$137.00
Effexor 100mg (90 pills)
$231.00
Effexor 37.5mg (30 pills)
$131.00
Effexor 37.5mg (90 pills)
$229.00
Effexor 75mg (30 pills)
$136.00
Effexor 75mg (90 pills)
$188.00
EFFEXOR DRUG INFO
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The following information is intended to supplement,
not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not
be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate,
or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional
before using this drug.
VENLAFAXINE - ORAL (ven-luh-FAX-een)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Effexor
USES: This medication is
used in the treatment of depression. The extended release
form of this medication is also used to treat anxiety.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication
by mouth exactly as prescribed. During the first few days
your doctor may gradually increase your dose to allow your
body to adjust to the medication. Take this medication with
food. Do not take this more often or increase your dose without
consulting your doctor. Your condition will not improve any
faster but the risk of serious side effects will be increased.
Do not stop taking this drug suddenly without your doctor's
approval. Your dose may need to be gradually reduced to prevent
adverse effects.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication
may initially cause dizziness and nausea as your body adjusts
to the medication. Other side effects reported include sweating,
loss of appetite, dizziness, dry mouth, anxiety, tremor, blurred
vision, constipation, sleepiness, change in sexual ability.
If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform
your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop any of these
serious effects: rapid or irregular heartbeat, chest pain,
severe headache, trouble breathing, painful or difficult urination,
skin rash. This medication may cause drowsiness, dizziness,
or clouded thinking. Use caution operating machinery or engaging
in activities requiring alertness. If you notice other effects
not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor
your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, liver
disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma, any
allergies. Elderly persons may be more sensitive to the effects
of this medication. Use with caution. This medication should
be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the
risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this
medication appears in breast milk. Consult your doctor before
breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your
doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication
you may take especially: MAO inhibitors (e.g., tranylcypromine,
phenelzine, isocarboxazid, selegiline, furazolidone), other
antidepressants, cimetidine, lithium, sedatives, narcotic
pain relievers (e.g., codeine, morphine), seizure medication,
certain migraine medicine (e.g., sumatriptan), medicine for
weight control. It is recommended to avoid alcohol while using
this medication. Do not start or stop any medicine without
doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is
suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include sleepiness,
irregular heartbeat, and seizures.
NOTES: Laboratory tests may
be done periodically while taking this medication to monitor
the effects. See your doctor regularly.
MISSED DOSE: Try to take
each dose at the scheduled time. If you miss a dose, take
it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the
time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and
resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up"
the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store this medication
at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15
and 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in
the bathroom. Keep this and all medications out of the reach
of children.
