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

Hestia58

evaluated on Mar 01, 2013

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

fred5

evaluated on Aug 15, 2013

  • Perceived effectiveness for agoraphobia: Major
  • Side effects: Severe

AnnieOakley

evaluated on Jul 01, 2010

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