Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
Migraine, Panic Disorder, Migraine Disorders + 7 more
Treatment
5 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
Treatment for
Migraine
What is Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
Venlafaxine
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Venlafaxine (Effexor) is a type of antidepressant medication called a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. It works by blocking the transporters responsible for reabsorbing serotonin and norepinephrine, leaving more of the neurotransmitters available in the brain. Venlafaxine is approved to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. It can also be used to prevent migraine headaches, reduce menopause symptoms, and manage neuropathic pain, although there is limited evidence that it is effective for this condition.
Effexor
is the brand name
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Effexor
Venlafaxine
1993
725
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Venlafaxine, also known as Effexor, is approved by the FDA for 5 uses such as Hot Flashes and Breast Cancer .
Hot Flashes
Helps manage Vasomotor Symptoms Associated With Menopause
Breast Cancer
Helps manage Breast Cancer
Depression
Breast Cancer
Helps manage Breast Cancer
Vasomotor Symptoms Associated With Menopause
Helps manage Vasomotor Symptoms Associated With Menopause
Effectiveness
How Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Affects Patients
Venlafaxine is a medication used to treat depression and other mental disorders. It works by increasing the amount of certain chemicals in the brain that are responsible for mood regulation. Venlafaxine does not cause any additional effects on the body's other systems.
How Venlafaxine Hydrochloride works in the body
Venlafaxine is used to treat various mental health conditions. It works by increasing the amount of serotonin and norepinephrine at the synapse, which are the gaps between nerve cells. It does this by blocking the reuptake, or recycling, of these neurotransmitters. It primarily affects serotonin, but can also affect norepinephrine and dopamine with higher doses.
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Venlafaxine Hydrochloride is contingent upon the diagnosed ailment, including Social Anxiety Disorder, Neuropathic Pain and Vasomotor Symptoms Associated With Menopause. The quantity of dosage is contingent upon the method of delivery (e.g. Tablet or Tablet - Oral) noted in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Panic Disorder
, 75.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 225.0 mg
Capsule, extended release, Oral, , Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, coated, extended release, Capsule, coated, extended release - Oral
Migraine Disorders
, 75.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 225.0 mg
Capsule, extended release, Oral, , Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, coated, extended release, Capsule, coated, extended release - Oral
Breast Cancer
, 75.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 225.0 mg
Capsule, extended release, Oral, , Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, coated, extended release, Capsule, coated, extended release - Oral
Postmenopause
, 75.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 225.0 mg
Capsule, extended release, Oral, , Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, coated, extended release, Capsule, coated, extended release - Oral
Depression
, 75.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 225.0 mg
Capsule, extended release, Oral, , Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, coated, extended release, Capsule, coated, extended release - Oral
Hot Flashes
, 75.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 225.0 mg
Capsule, extended release, Oral, , Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, coated, extended release, Capsule, coated, extended release - Oral
Migraine
, 75.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 225.0 mg
Capsule, extended release, Oral, , Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, coated, extended release, Capsule, coated, extended release - Oral
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
, 75.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 225.0 mg
Capsule, extended release, Oral, , Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, coated, extended release, Capsule, coated, extended release - Oral
Social Anxiety Disorder
, 75.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 225.0 mg
Capsule, extended release, Oral, , Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, coated, extended release, Capsule, coated, extended release - Oral
Neuropathic Pain
, 75.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 225.0 mg
Capsule, extended release, Oral, , Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, coated, extended release, Capsule, coated, extended release - Oral
Warnings
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Venlafaxine may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Venlafaxine Hydrochloride.
Common Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Azelastine
Major
Venlafaxine may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.
Ethanol
Major
Venlafaxine may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Ethanol.
Hydroxyzine
Major
The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Venlafaxine is combined with Hydroxyzine.
Iobenguane
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Iobenguane can be decreased when used in combination with Venlafaxine.
Methylene blue
Major
Venlafaxine may increase the serotonergic activities of Methylene blue.
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Toxicity & Overdose Risk
The lowest toxic dose of venlafaxine in rats was 350 mg/kg for female rats and 700 mg/kg for male rats. Those who overdose on venlafaxine may feel sleepy, experience numbness or tingling in the extremities, dizziness, confusion, nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, seizures, irregular heartbeat, liver damage, and even death. There is no known remedy for venlafaxine overdose, and symptoms may be managed without or with treatment, hospitalization, and activated charcoal. Studies have also shown that the risk of fatal outcomes from venlafaxine overdose is higher
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Venlafaxine Hydrochloride?
Currently, 1038 studies are being conducted to explore the potential of Venlafaxine Hydrochloride for the management of Neuropathic Pain, prophylaxis of migraine headaches and Vasomotor Symptoms Associated With Menopause.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Depression
216 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 1, Early Phase 1
Panic Disorder
13 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Postmenopause
5 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable
Neuropathic Pain
4 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2
Migraine
51 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 2, Early Phase 1
Breast Cancer
19 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 1, Not Applicable
Migraine Disorders
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3
Social Anxiety Disorder
16 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Hot Flashes
5 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
7 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Reviews: What are patients saying about Venlafaxine Hydrochloride?
5
Patient Review
8/10/2022
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride for "Change of Life" Signs
5
Patient Review
8/26/2022
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride for Depression
5
Patient Review
9/18/2022
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride for Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
3.7
Patient Review
8/13/2022
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride for Depression
1.7
Patient Review
6/27/2022
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride for Panic Disorder
1
Patient Review
10/14/2022
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride for Major Depressive Disorder
Patient Q&A Section about venlafaxine hydrochloride
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is venlafaxine hydrochloride used for?
"Venlafaxine is a medication used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and panic disorders. Venlafaxine is part of a class of drugs called serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)."
Answered by AI
Is venlafaxine a strong antidepressant?
"The doctor may prescribe Effexor for other conditions besides the standard ones it is meant for. One study found that it was an effective antidepressant. However, each person's reaction and tolerance to the medicine may be different."
Answered by AI
Is venlafaxine same as Xanax?
"Effexor XR is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) and Xanax is a benzodiazepine.
Do Effexor XR and Xanax serve the same purpose? Effexor XR (venlafaxine hydrochloride extended-release) and Xanax (alprazolam) are both used to treat patients with panic and anxiety disorders. Effexor XR is also used to treat patients with major depressive disorders. However, Effexor XR and Xanax belong to different drug classes. Effexor XR is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) while Xanax is a benzodiazepine."
Answered by AI
What are the side effects of venlafaxine hydrochloride?
"... , Sickness (vomiting)
If you are feeling nauseous, try taking venlafaxine with or after a meal. To help with sweating and hot flushes, wear loose clothing and use a fan where possible. If you are having headaches, rest and drink plenty of fluids. A dry mouth is another common side effect. If you are feeling dizzy or sleepy, try to lie down and relax. Some people also have trouble sleeping when taking this medication. Constipation is another possible side effect. Lastly, some people may vomit."
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