How do members experience Venlafaxine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 12,975 1,111
Depressed mood 5,406 820
Post-traumatic stress disorder 4,114 251
Generalized anxiety disorder 2,613 583
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 832 166

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 483
Mild 584
None 826

Member evaluations

skater

evaluated on Aug 23, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for Treat my mood condition(s): Major
  • Side effects: Mild

BobbyG

evaluated on May 01, 2005

  • Perceived effectiveness for Treat my mood condition(s): Can't tell
  • Side effects: None

essay

evaluated on Oct 09, 2008

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