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Total Venlafaxine reports: 181.Venlafaxine FDA safety alerts: 2003 2004 2005 2006 .
Reported deaths: 11 Reported hospitalizations: 103.
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Reported Venlafaxine Side Effects: intentional overdose, suicide attempt, tachycardia, fatigue, hyponatraemia, somnolence, coma, condition aggravated, agitation, aggression, anxiety.
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Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5056324-0Health Professional from GERMANY reported VENLAFAXINE problem on July 13, 2006. Male patient, 14 years of age, was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: extrapyramidal disorder, intentional overdose, somnolence, suicide attempt. VENLAFAXINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHADONE, MIRTAZAPINE, OPIOIDS, TAXILAN, ZOPICLONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5059997-1
VENLAFAXINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on July 12, 2006. Male patient was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: accidental overdose. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 1 CAPSULE (OVERDOSE AMOUNT 75 MG). Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5061326-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported VENLAFAXINE problem on July 19, 2006. Male patient, weighting 222.4 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, dyskinesia, hypertension, mental status changes, paranoia, pyrexia, serotonin syndrome, tachycardia, tachypnoea. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 150MG CAPSULE Q8HOURS PO. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5065014-X
VENLAFAXINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on July 17, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with anxiety, depression, panic attack and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, neonatal disorder. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 75 MG 2X PER 1 DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5067193-7
Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported VENLAFAXINE problem on July 18, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with depression and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, obesity, spinal disorder. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 150 MG 1X PER 1 DAY ORAL; 150 MG 1X PER 1 DAY; 225 MG, PER DAY ORAL. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5067199-8
VENLAFAXINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on July 17, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with anxiety, depression, panic attack and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, thrombocytopenia neonatal. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 75 MG 2X PER 1 DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5076342-6
Physician from GERMANY reported VENLAFAXINE problem on Aug 01, 2006. Female patient, 27 years of age, was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: premature baby, urinary tract infection. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 225 MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with AMOXICILLIN. Patient died.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5076384-0
VENLAFAXINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on July 31, 2006. Female patient, 70 years of age, was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aspiration, atrioventricular block first degree, bradycardia, coma, intentional overdose. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 100 CAPSULES (OVERDOSE MAOUNT 7500MG) ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with MELPERONE, MEMANTINE, REMERON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5077938-8
Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported VENLAFAXINE problem on July 31, 2006. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiomyopathy, sexual dysfunction, ventricular arrhythmia. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 75 MG 1X PER 1 DAY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with MIRTAZAPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5077941-8
VENLAFAXINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Aug 01, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: immature respiratory system, iron deficiency anaemia, neonatal disorder, premature baby. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 225 MG PER DAY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMOXICILLIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5080717-9
Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported VENLAFAXINE problem on Aug 04, 2006. Male patient, 62 years of age, was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 75 MG ORAL. Patient died.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5081969-1
VENLAFAXINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Aug 07, 2006. Female patient, 43 years of age, was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depression, nausea, somnolence, stomach discomfort, suicide attempt. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 10 CAPSULES (OVERDOSE AMOUNT 750MG) ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with EDRONAX, IBUPROFEN, LORAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5096264-4
Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported VENLAFAXINE problem on Aug 17, 2006. Female patient, 71 years of age, was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aspiration, atrioventricular block first degree, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, bradycardia, coma, suicide attempt, vomiting. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 100 CAPSULES (OVERDOSE MAOUNT 7500MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with MELPERONE, MEMANTINE, REMERON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5096654-X
VENLAFAXINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SLOVAKIA (Slovak Republic) on Aug 22, 2006. Female patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: intentional overdose, nausea, suicide attempt. VENLAFAXINE dosage: TEN 75 MG CAPSULES (OVERDOSE AMOUNT 750 MG). During the same period patient was treated with ALCOHOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5097856-9
Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRIA reported VENLAFAXINE problem on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with depressive symptom and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood chloride decreased, blood osmolarity decreased, hyponatraemia, psychotic disorder. VENLAFAXINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, LISINOPRIL, AMLODIPINE, PRAVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5103086-4
VENLAFAXINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Sept 05, 2006. Female patient, 85 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: delirium, hallucination, paranoia. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 150 MG DAILY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with OXAZEPAM. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5108490-6
Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported VENLAFAXINE problem on Sept 11, 2006. Female patient, 42 years of age, was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, agitation, alcohol poisoning, intentional overdose, mydriasis, suicide attempt. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 30 CAPSULES (OVERDOSE AMOUNT 2250 MG). During the same period patient was treated with ALCOHOL, VALPROIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5108497-9
VENLAFAXINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Sept 01, 2006. Female patient, 27 years of age, was diagnosed with tonsillitis, nasopharyngitis and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute tonsillitis, pharyngolaryngeal pain. VENLAFAXINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BROACT, ACETAMINOPHEN, CODEINE PHOSPHATE, CLINDAMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE, MEIACT, MUCOSOLVAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5108663-2
Physician from CANADA reported VENLAFAXINE problem on Sept 07, 2006. Female patient, 19 years of age, was diagnosed with postpartum depression and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bipolar ii disorder, brief psychotic disorder, with postpartum onset, insomnia, intentional overdose. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 150 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN, ZOPICLONE, QUETIAPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5113515-8
VENLAFAXINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Sept 07, 2006. Female patient, 37 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: caesarean section, haemorrhage, placenta praevia, premature baby, premature separation of placenta. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 300 MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ENOXAPARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5115419-3
Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN reported VENLAFAXINE problem on Sept 13, 2006. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with major depression and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperthermia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 150 MG 1X PER 1 DAY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ANAFRANIL, SEROQUEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5121633-3
VENLAFAXINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRIA on Sept 27, 2006. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac arrest, vomiting. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 50 MG 1X PER 1 DAY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, TRAZODONE. Patient died.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5123339-3
Health Professional from JAPAN reported VENLAFAXINE problem on Sept 26, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, gastrointestinal inflammation, large intestine carcinoma, metastasis, nausea, vomiting. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 75 MG 1X PER 1 DAY. During the same period patient was treated with LENDORM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5124721-0
VENLAFAXINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Sept 22, 2006. Male patient was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypertonia, nervousness, tremor. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 75MG PER DAY ORAL. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5124741-6
Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported VENLAFAXINE problem on Sept 22, 2006. Male patient was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypertonia neonatal, nervousness. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 75 MG PER DAY; TRANSPLACENTAL. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5131235-0
VENLAFAXINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 17, 2006. Female patient, 86 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, gait disturbance, lethargy. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 225 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ADVAIR DISKUS, ARICEPT, ASPIRIN, GLUCOTROL, LASIX, IMDUR, METFORMIN, NAPROSYN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5143137-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported VENLAFAXINE problem on Oct 31, 2006. Male patient, 42 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: constipation. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 150 - 300 MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5146025-2
VENLAFAXINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Oct 27, 2006. Female patient, 68 years of age, was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coma, dehydration, hyponatraemia. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 75 MG. During the same period patient was treated with BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5146069-0
Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported VENLAFAXINE problem on Oct 25, 2006. Female patient was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coma, dehydration, hyponatraemia. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 75 MG. During the same period patient was treated with BUPRENORPHINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5146285-8
VENLAFAXINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Oct 21, 2006. Male patient, 27 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cyst, pneumothorax. VENLAFAXINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LENDORM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5146776-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported VENLAFAXINE problem on Nov 07, 2006. Female patient, child 11 years of age, weighting 80.00 lb, was diagnosed with anxiety and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, aggression, fatigue, pyrexia, screaming, social avoidant behaviour, suicidal ideation. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 37 MG ONCE DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with EFFEXOR. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5147194-0
VENLAFAXINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Oct 27, 2006. Female patient, 68 years of age, was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coma, dehydration, hyponatraemia. VENLAFAXINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRANSTEC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5151890-9
Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported VENLAFAXINE problem on Oct 30, 2006. Female patient, 68 years of age, was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coma, dehydration, hyponatraemia. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 75 MG; FOR A LONGER TIME. During the same period patient was treated with BUPRENORPHINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5156818-3
VENLAFAXINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Nov 08, 2006. Female patient was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioneurotic oedema. VENLAFAXINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OPIPRAMOL. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5156840-7
Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported VENLAFAXINE problem on Nov 06, 2006. Female patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, fatigue, hypokalaemia, hyponatraemia. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 75 MG 1X PER 1 DAY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL TARTRATE, RAMIPRIL, DELIX PLUS, DISALUNIL, NEXIUM, TOREM, GLUCOBAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5158281-5
VENLAFAXINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Nov 06, 2006. Female patient, 92 years of age, was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, hypotonia, supraventricular extrasystoles. VENLAFAXINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, PANTOPRAZOLE, SEROQUEL, DIGITOXIN, CYNT, PREDNISOLONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5158557-1
Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported VENLAFAXINE problem on Nov 06, 2006. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with apathy, asthenia, pain and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: apathy, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood cholesterol increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood glucose decreased, blood potassium increased, blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased, blood urea increased, coma. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 75 MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with VENLAFAXINE EXTENDED, VENLAFAXINE EXTENDED, BUPRENORPHINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5159288-4
VENLAFAXINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Nov 06, 2006. Female patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure increased, blood pressure orthostatic abnormal, dizziness, fall, hyperventilation, sinus tachycardia, syncope. VENLAFAXINE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5162138-3
Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported VENLAFAXINE problem on Nov 15, 2006. Male patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, musculoskeletal discomfort. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 225 MG PER DAY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with MIRTAZAPINE. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5162196-6
VENLAFAXINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRIA on Nov 14, 2006. Male patient, 26 years of age, was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, depression and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, nightmare, suicidal ideation. VENLAFAXINE dosage: TWICE 150 MG ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with VENLAFAXINE EXTENDED, ANTIPSYCHOTICS. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5162197-8
Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported VENLAFAXINE problem on Nov 15, 2006. Male patient, 75 years of age, was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, condition aggravated, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, hepatic enzyme increased, lipase increased. VENLAFAXINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MIRTAZAPINE, RISPERDAL, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5167163-4
VENLAFAXINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRIA on Nov 17, 2006. Male patient, 26 years of age, was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, depression and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, nightmare, suicidal ideation. VENLAFAXINE dosage: TWICE 150 MG. During the same period patient was treated with VENLAFAXINE EXTENDED. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5167200-7
Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA reported VENLAFAXINE problem on Nov 17, 2006. Male patient, 26 years of age, was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, depression and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, nightmare, suicidal ideation. VENLAFAXINE dosage: TWICE 150 MG; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5168923-6
VENLAFAXINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 06, 2006. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 243.0 lb, was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: headache, hypertension. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 150 MG PO BID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5169339-9
Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported VENLAFAXINE problem on Nov 06, 2006. Female patient, 92 years of age, was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, fall, hypotension, sinus tachycardia, supraventricular extrasystoles. VENLAFAXINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, SEROQUEL, DIGITOXIN, CYNT, PREDNISOLONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5170552-5
VENLAFAXINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Nov 28, 2006. Female patient, 48 years of age, was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bowel sounds abnormal, fatigue, intentional overdose, suicide attempt. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 40 CAPSULES (OVERDOSE AMOUNT 3000 MG). Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5174603-3
Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported VENLAFAXINE problem on Nov 24, 2006. Female patient, 18 years of age, was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disorientation, dysarthria, intentional overdose, suicide attempt, tachycardia. VENLAFAXINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ABILIFY, VIVINOX SCHLAFDRAGEES. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5174606-9
VENLAFAXINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Nov 27, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastrointestinal hypomotility, hypotension, intentional overdose, somnolence, suicide attempt, tachycardia. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 50 CAPSULES (OVERDOSE AMOUNT 3750 MG) ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with SEROQUEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5190456-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported VENLAFAXINE problem on Mar 07, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 138.0 lb, was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diabetes mellitus, pancreatitis. VENLAFAXINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, ZYPREXA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/23/2003.
Venlafaxine Side Effects Report #5191356-3
VENLAFAXINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Dec 08, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with VENLAFAXINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic cirrhosis, hepatic steatosis. VENLAFAXINE dosage: 75 MG 1X PER 1 DAY ORAL. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Venlafaxine
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(ven' la fax een)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| A small number of children, teenagers, and young adults (up to 24 years of age) who took antidepressants ('mood elevators') such as venlafaxine during clinical studies became suicidal (thinking about harming or killing oneself or planning or trying to do so). Children, teenagers, and young adults who take antidepressants to treat depression or other mental illnesses may be more likely to become suicidal than children, teenagers, and young adults who do not take antidepressants to treat these conditions. However, experts are not sure about how great this risk is and how much it should be considered in deciding whether a child or teenager should take an antidepressant. Children younger than 18 years of age should not normally take venlafaxine, but in some cases, a doctor may decide that venlafaxine is the best medication to treat a child's condition.You should know that your mental health may change in unexpected ways when you take venlafaxine or other antidepressants even if you are an adult over age 24. You may become suicidal, especially at the beginning of your treatment and any time that your dose is increased or decreased. You, your family, or your caregiver should call your doctor right away if you experience any of the following symptoms: new or worsening depression; thinking about harming or killing yourself, or planning or trying to do so; extreme worry; agitation; panic attacks; difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep; aggressive behavior; irritability; acting without thinking; severe restlessness; and frenzied abnormal excitement. Be sure that your family or caregiver knows which symptoms may be serious so they can call the doctor when you are unable to seek treatment on your own.Your healthcare provider will want to see you often while you are taking venlafaxine, especially at the beginning of your treatment. Be sure to keep all appointments for office visits with your doctor.The doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer's patient information sheet (Medication Guide) when you begin treatment with venlafaxine. Read the information carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. You also can obtain the Medication Guide from the FDA website: http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/antidepressants/antidepressants_MG_2007.pdf.No matter your age, before you take an antidepressant, you, your parent, or your caregiver should talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of treating your condition with an antidepressant or with other treatments. You should also talk about the risks and benefits of not treating your condition. You should know that having depression or another mental illness greatly increases the risk that you will become suicidal. This risk is higher if you or anyone in your family has or has ever had bipolar disorder (mood that changes from depressed to abnormally excited) or mania (frenzied, abnormally excited mood) or has thought about or attempted suicide. Talk to your doctor about your condition, symptoms, and personal and family medical history. You and your doctor will decide what type of treatment is right for you. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. Venlafaxine extended-release (long-acting) capsules are also used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (excessive worrying that is difficult to control), social anxiety disorder (extreme fear of interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life), and panic disorder (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks). Venlafaxine is in a class of medications called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by increasing the amounts of serotonin and norepinephrine, natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance.
How should this medicine be used?
Venlafaxine comes as a tablet or extended-release capsule to take by mouth. The tablet is usually taken two or three times a day with food. The extended-release capsule is usually taken once daily in the morning or evening with food. Take venlafaxine at around the same time(s) every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take venlafaxine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often or for a longer period of time than prescribed by your doctor.
Swallow the extended-release capsule whole; do not split, chew or crush it, or place it in water. If you cannot swallow the extended-release capsule, you may carefully open the capsule and sprinkle the entire contents on a spoonful of applesauce. Swallow (without chewing) this mixture immediately after preparation and then drink a glass of water to make sure that you have swallowed all of the medication.
Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of venlafaxine and gradually increase your dose, not more often than once every 4 to 7 days. Tell your doctor how you are feeling during your treatment so that your doctor can adjust your dose properly.
Venlafaxine controls depression but does not cure it. It may take 6 to 8 weeks or longer for you to feel the full benefit of this medication. Continue to take venlafaxine even if you feel well. Do not stop taking venlafaxine without talking to your doctor. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually. If you suddenly stop taking venlafaxine, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as agitation; anxiety; confusion; sad mood; irritability; frenzied or abnormal excitement; lack of coordination; trouble falling asleep or staying asleep; nightmares; nausea; vomiting; loss of appetite; diarrhea; dry mouth; sweating; ringing in the ears; seizures; or burning, tingling, numbness, or electric shock-like feelings in any part of the body. Tell your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms while you are decreasing your dose of venlafaxine or soon after you stop taking venlafaxine.
Other uses for this medicine
Venlafaxine is also sometimes used to treat hot flashes (hot flushes; sudden strong feelings of heat and sweating) in women who have experienced menopause ('change of life'; the end of monthly menstrual periods) or who are taking medication to treat breast cancer. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the risks of using venlafaxine to treat your condition.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking venlafaxine,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to venlafaxine, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in venlafaxine tablets or extended-release capsules. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.
- tell your doctor if you are taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor, such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), and tranylcypromine (Parnate), or if you have stopped taking one of these medications within the past 14 days. Your doctor will probably tell you that you should not take venlafaxine. If you stop taking venlafaxine, your doctor will tell you that you should wait at least 7 days before you start to take an MAO inhibitor.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, or nutritional supplements you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone); other antidepressants; cimetidine (Tagamet); clozapine (Clozaril); diuretics ('water pills'); duloxetine (Cymbalta); haloperidol (Haldol); imipramine (Tofranil); indinavir (Crixivan); ketoconazole (Nizoral); linezolid (Zyvox); lithium; medications for anxiety, mental illness, pain, seizures, or weight loss; medications for migraine such as almotriptan (Axert), eletriptan (Relpax), frovatriptan (Frova), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt), sumatriptan (Imitrex), and zolmitriptan (Zomig); methadone (Dolophine); phentermine (Adipex P, Ionamin); ritonavir (Norvir); sedatives; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), and sertraline (Zoloft); sibutramine (Meridia); sleeping pills; tramadol (Ultram); and tranquilizers. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor what nutritional supplements and herbal products you are taking, especially St. John's wort and tryptophan.
- tell your doctor if you have ever used illegal drugs or overused prescription medications. Also tell your doctor if you have recently had a heart attack and if you have or have ever had high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol glaucoma (an eye disease), high pressure in the eyes (a condition that can lead to glaucoma), seizures, or heart, kidney, liver, or thyroid disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking venlafaxine, call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking venlafaxine.
- you should know that this medication may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
- remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this medication.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are taking the extended-release capsules, do not take more than one dose per day.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Venlafaxine may cause side effects. Call your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- drowsiness
- weakness or tiredness
- dizziness
- headache
- nightmares
- nausea
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- constipation
- diarrhea
- gas
- heartburn
- burping
- dry mouth
- change in ability to taste food
- loss of appetite
- weight loss
- uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body
- pain, burning, numbness, or tingling in part of the body
- muscle tightness
- twitching
- yawning
- sweating
- hot flashes or flushing
- frequent urination
- difficulty urinating
- sore throat, chills, or other signs of infection
- ringing in the ears
- changes in sexual desire or ability
- enlarged pupils (black circles in the middle of the eyes)
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately:
- rash
- hives
- itching
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- chest pain
- fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
- seizures
- unusual bruising or bleeding
- small purple spots on the skin
- eye pain or redness
- changes in vision
- fever
- problems with coordination
- hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist)
- coma (loss of consciousness for a period of time)
Venlafaxine may slow growth and weight gain in children. If your child is taking venlafaxine, your child's doctor will watch your child's growth carefully. Talk to your child's doctor about the risks of giving venlafaxine to your child.
Venlafaxine may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while you are taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- dizziness
- nausea
- vomiting
- burning, tingling, or numbness of the hands and feet
- increased size of the pupil (black center of the eye)
- muscle pain
- hot and cold spells
- sleepiness
- seizures
- fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
- coma (loss of consciousness for a period of time)
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will check your blood pressure often and order certain lab tests to check your response to venlafaxine.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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