Venlafaxine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Effexor, Effexor XR
Precautions While Using This MedicineIt is
important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits, to allow
for changes in your dose and to help reduce any side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if you develop any allergic
reactions, such as skin rash or hives, while taking venlafaxine
.
Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor.
Your doctor may want you to reduce gradually the amount you are taking before
stopping completely. This is to decrease the chance of side effects.
It is not known how venlafaxine will interact with alcohol and other central
nervous system (CNS) depressants (medicines that may make you drowsy or less
alert). Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for
hay fever, other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping
medicine; prescription pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates; medicine
for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics.
Check with your doctor before taking any of the above while you are using
this medicine.
Venlafaxine may cause some people to become drowsy or have blurred vision. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you
drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are
not alert or able to see clearly
.
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur
,
especially when you get up from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly
may help. If this problem continues or gets worse, check with your doctor.
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