Role of Effexor:
Effexor is an antidepressant.
It is usually recommended to
treat symptoms of conditions
like generalized anxiety disorder,
social anxiety disorder, and
depression. With its ingredients
that alter chemicals in the
brain, Effexor can relieve symptoms
such as lack of interest in
everyday activities; sadness,
worthlessness/guilt; appetite
changes; fatigue; sleepiness;
insomnia, and suicidal and morbid
thoughts. Generalized Anxiety
Disorder is one of the disorders
that are treated using Effexor.
You need to follow directions
properly when taking Effexor.
You have to take each dose at
a regular time for it to have
its best effects. You may take
your doses with or without food.
You must also be careful when
you consume Effexor pills. This
is because you must not break
them or chew them; they have
to be consumed in their whole
form in order to have the best
effects. The reason behind this
is the design of Effexor pills.
The capsule is designed in such
a way that the contents gradually
mix and this means that timing
is important. The capsules allow
the mixture to take place according
to how it should.
Side Effects:
You need to see a doctor immediately
if experience any of the following
side effects:
• allergic reactions
marked by: breathing problems;
etc.
• swelling of your face;
• hives;
• seizures;
• irregular heartbeat
• high blood pressure
indicated by vision problems
and severe headaches
In addition to the above, there
are other more common side effects:
• drowsiness
• weight loss,
• mild tremors,
• anxiety,
• agitation,
• dizziness,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• upset stomach,
• abdominal pain,
• appetite loss,
• headache,
• insomnia.
If these side effects last
for a prolonged period you need
to tell your doctor about them.
Precautions:
You must remember to tell your
doctor about any medications
you have been taking in the
past few weeks. In particular,
you should be sure to tell your
doctor if you have had any Monoamine
Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI) medications.
These would include:
• isocarboxazid (Marplan),
• phenelzine (Nardil),
• tranylcypromine (Parnate)
You should also tell your doctor
about any medications you have
been taking in the recent past.
In addition to talking about
medications, you need to tell
your doctor if you have had
any health conditions, such
as:
• liver problems
• high blood pressure,
• seizures
• kidney disease,
• heart disease,
• epilepsy.
You should consult your doctor
if you are pregnant and want
to use Effexor. Also, If you
are planning a pregnancy or
are breast feeding you should
tell your doctor about it.
Regarding your dosage, you
should not miss out on doses.
If you happen to do so, you
must skip the missed dose and
move on to the next scheduled
does. Never try and make up
for a dose by taking more Effexor
pills. |
