Effexor Drug Info
Effexor Drug Uses: The treatment of fungal infections which are isolated to a small area of the body (localized) or throughout the body (systemic). Effexor is active against fungal infections such as aspergillosis, blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, and fungal infection localized to the toenails and fingernails (onychomycosis).
How to Use Effexor: Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using venlafaxine and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Take this medication with food, usually once daily or as directed by your doctor. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Swallow the medication whole. Do not crush, break, or chew the capsule or place it in water. If you have difficulty swallowing this medication whole, you may open the capsule, sprinkle the contents onto a spoonful of applesauce, and swallow immediately. Do not chew the food/medication mixture. Follow each dose with a glass of water.
Effexor Precautions: Before starting Effexor , tell your doctor about any medicines you're taking, including over-the-counter drugs and herbal supplements. If you take MAOIs you should not take Effexor . If you are taking antidepressants you should be watched closely for signs that your condition is getting worse or that you are becoming suicidal, especially when you first start therapy, or when your dose is increased or decreased. You should also be watched for becoming agitated, irritable, hostile, impulsive, or restless. Such symptoms should be reported to your doctor right away. Effexor may raise blood pressure in some patients, so blood pressure should be monitored regularly. When you suddenly stop using or quickly lower your daily dose of Effexor , discontinuation symptoms may occur. Talk to your doctor before discontinuing or reducing your dose of Effexor . Pregnant or nursing women shouldn't take any antidepressant without consulting their doctor. Until you see how Effexor affects you, be careful doing such activities as driving a car or operating machinery. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Effexor .
Effexor Drug Interactions: Taking certain medications with this product could result in serious (rarely fatal) drug interactions. Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine) with venlafaxine for 2 weeks before treatment, during treatment, and at least 7 days after your last dose of venlafaxine. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
This drug should also not be used with the following medications because very serious (possibly fatal) interactions may occur: weight loss drugs (e.g., sibutramine, phentermine), tryptophan. If you are currently using any of these medications, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting venlafaxine.
Effexor Possible Side Effects: If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking venlafaxine and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
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an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); seizures; or an irregular heartbeat or severely high blood pressure (blurred vision, headache).
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take venlafaxine and talk to your doctor if you experience
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nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, abdominal pain, or loss of appetite or weight; dry mouth; drowsiness or dizziness; mild tremor, anxiety, or agitation; insomnia; abnormal dreams; sexual problems such as impotence, abnormal ejaculation, difficulty reaching orgasm, or decreased libido; sweating; yawning; or increase in blood cholesterol levels (detected by blood tests).
Effexor Overdose: Seek emergency medical attention immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of Effexor overdose include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, edema, fatigue, dizziness.
Effexor Storage: Store Effexor at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Avoid excessive heat. Avoid freezing. Keep out of the reach of children. Dispense of this medicine in a tight, light-resistant container. Do not store Effexor in the bathroom.
Effexor Missed Dose: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
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