Medication
Drug Effexor XR Information
Prescription Drug Effexor XR Side
Effects:
Effexor XR medication may
initially cause dizziness and nausea as your body adjusts to the
medication. Other side effects reported include sweating, loss of
appetite, dizziness, dry mouth, anxiety, tremor, blurred vision,
constipation, sleepiness, change in sexual ability. If any of
these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you develop any of these serious effects:
rapid or irregular heartbeat, chest pain, severe headache,
trouble breathing, painful or difficult urination, skin rash.
Effexor XR medication may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or clouded
thinking. Use caution operating machinery or engaging in
activities requiring alertness. If you notice other effects not
listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions on using Effexor XR
prescription:
Tell your doctor your medical
history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, heart
disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma, any allergies. Elderly
persons may be more sensitive to the effects of this medication.
Use with caution. Effexor XR medication should be used only if
clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits
with your doctor. It is not known if this medication appears in
breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Effexor XR Drug Interaction:
Tell your doctor of any
over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take
especially: MAO inhibitors (e.g., tranylcypromine, phenelzine,
isocarboxazid, selegiline, furazolidone), other antidepressants,
cimetidine, lithium, sedatives, narcotic pain relievers (e.g.,
codeine, morphine), seizure medication, certain migraine medicine
(e.g., sumatriptan), medicine for weight control. It is
recommended to avoid alcohol while using Effexor XR medication.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist
approval.
Effexor XR Overdose:
If Effexor XR overdose is
suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include sleepiness,
irregular heartbeat, and seizures.
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