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| Uses |
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| | Effexor-XR is used to treat
depression and anxiety disorders. This medicine may be used for other conditions
as determined by your doctor. This medicine inhibits the return of two chemicals
(serotonin and norephinephrine) back into nerve cells. This helps to restore balance
of these chemicals which in turn helps to improve mood and relieve depression. |
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| Directions |
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| | Each capsule of Effexor-XR
should be swallowed whole with water and not divided, crushed or placed in water.
Take this medicine with food either in the morning or evening about the same time
every day. |
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| Side
Effects |
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| | Nausea, vomiting, loss of
appetite changes in sexual function dry mouth constipation nervousness dizziness,
drowsiness trouble sleeping If you notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor or pharmacist. |
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| Precautions |
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| | Effexor-XR should NOT be taken
with alcohol. Don’t stop taking this medicine until you have consulted with
your doctor first. Stopping this medicine abruptly can cause agitation, dizziness,
nausea and fatigue. Patients who have been taking this medicine for 6 weeks or
more should taper down their dose over a 2 week period. Before driving or performing
other tasks that require your full attention, it is important you know how you
react to this medicine. Based on information for similar drugs, this medication
may pass into breast milk. Therefore, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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| Interactions |
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| | Patients taking MAO inhibitors
should not be take this medicine. Do not take St. John’s Wort with this medicine.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you
may use, especially: digoxin, diazepam, ketoconazole, itraconazole, iron supplements,
vitamins with iron, cilostazol. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor
or pharmacist approval. |
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| Missed
Dosages |
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| | Take your next dose as soon
as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go
back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses. |
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| Storage |
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| | Store Effexor-XR
at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach
of children. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. |
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