EFFEXOR XR (VENLAFAXINE XR) |
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Generic
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37.5mg (Venlafaxine XR)
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60 capsule(s)
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24.00
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Generic
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37.5mg (Venlafaxine XR)
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100 capsule(s)
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39.00
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Generic
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37.5mg (Venlafaxine XR)
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168 capsule(s)
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68.99
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Generic
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37.5mg (Venlafaxine XR)
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270 capsule(s)
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106.99
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Generic
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75mg (Venlafaxine XR)
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100 capsule(s)
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43.30
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Generic
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75mg (Venlafaxine XR)
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200 capsule(s)
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93.00
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Generic
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150mg (Venlafaxine XR)
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100 capsule(s)
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59.00
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Generic
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150mg (Venlafaxine XR)
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200 capsule(s)
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93.99
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Generic
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150mg (Ven;afaxine XR)
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300 capsule(s)
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211.99
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Brand
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37.5mg (Effexor XR)
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56 capsule(s)
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58.00
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Generic
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150mg (Venlafaxine XR)
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400 capsule(s)
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183.99
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Brand
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37.5mg (Effexor XR)
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84 capsule(s)
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82.00
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Brand
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75mg (Effexor XR)
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28 capsule(s)
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47.00
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Brand
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75mg (Effexor XR)
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84 capsule(s)
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109.00
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Brand
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75mg (Effexor XR)
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112 capsule(s)
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156.00
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Brand
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75mg (Effexor XR)
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168 capsule(s)
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245.00
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Brand
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150mg (Effexor XR)
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28 capsule(s)
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57.57
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Brand
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150mg (Effexor XR)
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84 capsule(s)
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168.00
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Brand
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150mg (Effexor XR)
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112 capsule(s)
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224.00
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Generic
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150mg (Venlafaxine XR)
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28 capsule(s)
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17.00
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Medicine Brand
Effexor XR and Effexor
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Effexor XR (Venlafaxine XR) Dosage
The dose can be 37.5 mg or 75 mg depending upon the patient?s condition. The doctor can then increases or decrease the dosage depending upon the progress.
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Effexor XR (Venlafaxine XR) Ingredients
Venlafaxine XR
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Generic Effexor XR (Venlafaxine XR)
Venlafaxine
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Effexor XR (Venlafaxine XR) Manufacturer
Wyeth - Ayerst
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Effexor XR (Venlafaxine XR) Classification
Effexor XR is used for the treatment of Depression and Anxiety disorders.
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Effexor XR (Venlafaxine XR) Warning
Patients who have high blood pressure, any kidney, heart or liver related disease should be prescribed Effexor XR with caution.
If there is an increase in patient?s blood pressure after taking Effexor XR, there should be a dosage adjustment.
Effexor XR increases the heart beat rate, hence, it should be taken with extreme caution by patient?s who have had a recent history of heart attacks.
Effexor XR may lead to skin redness.
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Effexor XR (Venlafaxine XR) Cautions
side effects that can occur while taking Effexor XR might include , increased sweating, trouble in sleeping, abnormal dreams, heart burn, anxiety or nervousness, chills, constipation, diarrhoea, vomiting, weight loss, dizziness, drowsiness, dryness of mouth, loss of appetite, nausea, stuffy or runny nose, stomach pain or gas, trembling or shaking, unusual tiredness or weakness.
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Effexor XR (Venlafaxine XR) Description
General Information:
Effexor XR is used for the treatment of Depression and Anxiety. There are 2 chemicals in the human brain namely Serotonin and Norepinephrine . Venlafaxine XR helps by maintaining the balance between the two.
The symptoms of Depression are appetite change, mood swings, feeling tired, loss of concentration, slow thinking process.
The symptoms of Anxiety include tiredness, lack of concentration, feeling irritated, insomnia, tension in muscles.
Important facts about Effexor XR:
Effexor XR should never be taken coupled up with MAO inhibitors, antidepressants. If a patient is already on any of the anti depressant drugs or MAO inhibitors, he should keep a gap of about 15 days before taking Effexor XR.
One should not BUY Effexor XR is he is allergic to it. The patient should visit his doctor regularly while he is on this medication. Venlafaxine XR should not be stopped without the doctor's advice.
Effexor XR Side Effects:
Common Side Effects:
- Feeling of sleepiness
- Feeling Giddy
- Nervousness
- Drying of mouth
- Nuasea
- Irregular bowel movements
- Impotency
- Hazy vision
- Changes in appetite and weight
Serious Side Effects:
- Bad taste
- Change in thinking
- Feeling perturbed
- Pain in the chest
- Feeling confused
- Feeling depressed
- Expanded pupils
- Increase in blood pressure
- Itchiness
- Increase in heart beat rate
- Feeling distressed and disrupted
- Jerky movements
- Problems in urinating
- Loss in weight
Effexor XR Drug Interactions:
- cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB)
- warfarin (Coumadin)
- ketoconazole (Nizoral)
- tryptophan (sometimes called L-tryptophan)
- haloperidol (Haldol) or risperidone (Risperdal)
- almotriptan (Axert), frovatriptan (Frova), Sumatriptan (Imitrex), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt), or zolmitriptan (Zomig)
- any other antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Ascendin), citalopram (Celexa), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), Escitalopram (Lexapro), Fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), Paroxetine (Paxil), protriptyline (Vivactil), sertraline (Zoloft), or trimipramine (Surmontil)
Effexor XR should also not be combined with alcohol
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Effexor XR (Venlafaxine XR) Direction
Effexor XR should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. The capsule should be taken as a whole and should not be broken or crushed before taking. It should be taken at the same time every day.
The patient should also pay regular visits to the doctor till the time he is under Effexor XR medication.
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