The Change You Deserve™ About Your Condition Diagnosis and Treatment How an SNRI Is Thought to Work On Your Next Doctor Visit Important Safety Information Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children and adolescents. EFFEXOR XR® (venlafaxine HCl) is not approved for use in children and adolescents. Read more below.

Prescribing Information

Medication Guide About Using Antidepressants in Children and Teenagers

About Your Condition If you have depression and associated symptoms of anxiety, you are not alone. Each year, nearly 10 million American adults suffer from depression. You may be experiencing the following: Not as involved with family and friends the way you used to be Low energy, fatigue Lack of motivation to do the things you once looked forward to doing Not feeling as good as you used to feel

These symptoms may be the result of an imbalance of certain brain chemicals. With treatment, it is possible to correct this imbalance and get back to your life again. If symptoms are interfering with your life, whether or not you are currently on treatment, talk to your doctor. The right treatment may help you manage depression and get back to doing the things you once looked forward to doing.

One treatment your doctor may recommend is EFFEXOR XR^®. EFFEXOR XR is believed to work not only on serotonin but also on norepinephrine, both of which are chemicals thought to be linked to depression. You'll find that treating your depression may be the first step to getting your life back.

Learn more about a treatment option that may help you get back to your life again.

Important Safety Information

People taking MAOIs should not take EFFEXOR XR. Adult and pediatric patients taking antidepressants should be watched closely for signs that their condition is getting worse or that they are becoming suicidal, especially when they first start therapy, or when their dose is increased or decreased. Patients should also be watched for becoming agitated, irritable, hostile, impulsive, or restless. Such symptoms should be reported to the patient’s doctor right away. EFFEXOR XR may raise blood pressure in some patients, so blood pressure should be monitored regularly. When people suddenly stop using or quickly lower their daily dose of EFFEXOR XR, discontinuation symptoms may occur. Talk to your doctor before discontinuing or reducing your dose of EFFEXOR XR. Pregnant or nursing women shouldn’t take any antidepressant without consulting their doctor. Before starting EFFEXOR XR, tell your doctor about any medicines you’re taking, including over-the-counter drugs and herbal supplements. Until you see how EFFEXOR XR affects you, be careful doing such activities as driving a car or operating machinery. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking EFFEXOR XR. In clinical studies, the most common side effects with EFFEXOR XR (reported in at least 10% of patients and at least twice as often as with placebo) were constipation, dizziness, dry mouth, insomnia, loss of appetite, nausea, nervousness, sexual side effects, sleepiness, sweating, and weakness. Ask your doctor if EFFEXOR XR is right for you.

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