How do members experience Venlafaxine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 12,977 1,112
Depressed mood 5,407 821
Post-traumatic stress disorder 4,114 251
Generalized anxiety disorder 2,614 584
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 831 166

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Weight gain 131
Dry mouth 88
Decreased sex drive (libido) 81
Nausea 77
Brain shocks 62
Drowsiness 49

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 339
Moderate 484
Mild 584
None 826

Member evaluations

taytay1974

evaluated on Feb 17, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for anxious mood: Moderate
  • Side effects: Moderate

Pink Sky

evaluated on May 05, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for fibromyalgia: Slight
  • Side effects: Mild

bassoongirl

evaluated on Jan 03, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for anxious mood: None
  • Side effects: Moderate