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Effexor-XR
Active Ingredients: Venlafaxine ER
Representative Names: Effexor-XR
Note: The below 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 the use of Effexor-XR is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before you buy Effexor-XR online.

What are Effexor-XR capsules?
Effexor-XR is an antidepressant, a medicine that helps to lift mental depression. Effexor-XR can help patients whose depression has not responded to other medications. Effexor-XR is also effective for the treatment of anxiety or other nervous conditions. Occasionally it is prescribed for other purposes.

What should i check before I take Effexor-XR?
Please verify if you have any of these conditions: anorexia or weight loss, attempted suicide, high blood pressure, heart problems or a recent heart attack, high cholesterol levels or receiving treatment for high cholesterol, kidney disease, liver disease, mania or bipolar disorder, seizures (convulsions), thyroid problems, an unusual or allergic reaction to Effexor-XR, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives, pregnant or trying to get pregnant, breast-feeding.

How should I take this medicine?
Take Effexor-XR capsules by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Do not cut, crush, chew or divide the capsules; swallow them whole with plenty of water. Take Effexor-XR capsules with food. Try to take your dose at about the same time each day, in the morning or evening. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking the capsules except on your prescriber's advice.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What drug(s) may interact with Effexor-XR?
Alcohol, amphetamine, certain migraine headache medicines (almotriptan, eletriptan, frovatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, zolmitriptan), cimetidine, clozapine, dextroamphetamine, furazolidone, linezolid, lithium, medicines for heart rhythm or blood pressure, medications for weight control or appetite, medicines called MAO inhibitors-phenelzine (NardilŽ), tranylcypromine (ParnateŽ), isocarboxazid (MarplanŽ), other medicines for mental depression, mania, psychosis, or anxiety, procarbazine, selegiline, St. John's wort, Hypericum perforatum, warfarin.
On the questionaire needed to buy Effexor-XR, inform of all medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines. Also inform if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What side effects may I notice from taking Effexor-XR?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
- Rare or uncommon: abnormal body movements, for example, of your tongue or upper body, bruising or bleeding, difficulty breathing, fainting spells, mania (over-active behavior), problems passing urine (increase or decrease in frequency), rapid heartbeat, or palpitations, seizures (convulsions).
- More common: changes in vision (blurred vision), sexual difficulties (abnormal ejaculation or orgasm, difficult or painful erections, impotence), vomiting.
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): anxiety, dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, increased sweating, loss of appetite, loss of weight, nausea, tremor, weakness or tiredness.

What should I watch for while taking Effexor-XR?
Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. You may have to take Effexor-XR for 4 weeks before you feel better. If you have been taking Effexor-XR for some time, do not suddenly stop taking it. You must gradually reduce the dose to avoid side effects. Ask your prescriber or health care professional for advice. If you experience feelings or thoughts of suicide, extreme agitation, or inability to sleep or sit still, call your health care provider at once.
Effexor-XR can cause an increase in blood pressure or a faster heart beat. Check with your prescriber or health care professional; you may be able to measure your own blood pressure and pulse. Find out what your blood pressure and heart rate should be and when you should contact him or her.
You may get drowsy, dizzy or have blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how Effexor-XR affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may increase dizziness or drowsiness; avoid alcoholic drinks.
Effexor-XR can make your mouth dry. Chewing sugarless gum, sucking hard candy and drinking plenty of water will help.
Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds, or allergies without asking your prescriber or health care professional for advice. Some ingredients may increase possible side effects.
If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking Effexor-XR.

What if i overdose with Effexor-XR?
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include sleepiness, irregular heartbeat, and seizures.

What if I miss a dose?
Try to take each dose at the scheduled time. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is less than two hours to your next dose, take only that dose and skip the missed dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at a controlled temperature between 20 degrees and 25 degrees C (68 degrees and 77 degrees F), in a dry place. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

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