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

nubizguy

evaluated on Jan 22, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for anxiety and frustration: Major
  • Side effects: Mild

pinkgirl82

evaluated on Dec 31, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Major
  • Side effects: None

ProfessorBeeker

evaluated on Jan 10, 2005

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Slight
  • Side effects: None