Effexor Xr (Venlafaxine HCl ER)

Alternate Name: Effexor XR

Description: Effexor XR is an antidepressant prescribed for the treatment of anxiety, depression, social phobia, and panic attacks. Venlafaxine is the generic version of Effexor XR. On average Effexor XR is priced at about $544 for a supply of 30, 150 mg capsules, extended-release. Take advantage of our LowerMyRx discount to receive a typical Effexor XR discount of up to 80% off of the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Capsule Extended Release 24 Hour

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antianxiety, Antidepressant

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 150 MG

Warnings: This medicine may cause the following problems: Serotonin syndrome (may be life-threatening when used with certain other medicines)Increased cholesterol levelsIncreased blood pressureIncreased risk of bleeding problemsLung problems, including interstitial lung disease and eosinophilic pneumoniaSexual problems For some children, teenagers, and young adults, this medicine may increase mental or emotional problems. This may lead to thoughts of suicide and violence. Talk with your doctor right away if you have any thoughts or behavior changes that concern you. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has a history of bipolar disorder or suicide attempts. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, glaucoma, heart disease, high blood pressure, or thyroid problems. Tell your doctor if you have a history of mania, seizures, heart attack, or stroke. This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. This will help decrease the risk of unwanted effects. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Headache, trouble concentrating, memory problems, unsteadiness Seizures Trouble sleeping, nervousness, unusual dreams Unusual behavior, thoughts of hurting yourself or others Unusual bleeding or bruising

Food Warnings: Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely., Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days. Do not take an MAO inhibitor for at least 7 days after you stop this medicine., Some medicines can affect how venlafaxine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Buspirone, cimetidine, fentanyl, ketoconazole, lithium, meperidine, methadone, metoprolol, mirtazapine, St John€™s wort, tramadolAmphetaminesBlood thinner (including warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)Medicine to lose weight (including phentermine)Medicine to treat depression (including TCAs)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)Triptan medicine for migraine headachesTryptophan supplements, Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.