How Long Do Side Effects of Effexor Last?
What is Effexor? Effexor, which is the brand name for the generic drug venlafaxine, is a medication that can only be prescribed by your doctor. Effexor is an antidepressant that is in the selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, or SSNRI drug class. Effexor is generally prescribed for clinical depression, or depressive symptoms like chronic tiredness, apathy, loss of energy and suicidal thoughts. Effexor can also be used to treat some anxiety disorders and severe panic attacks. The generally prescribed starting dose is 75 milligrams, although the medication may be raised as high up as 375 milligrams to be fully effective. Effexor comes in both a standard version, Effexor, and a time release version, Effexor XR. Side Effects of Effexor Side effects of Effexor include headache, nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth, insomnia, dizziness, nervousness, appetite loss, weakness in bones, sweating, hot flashes, constipation, sexual side effects including lack of sex drive and ejacula