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Venlafaxine side effects | Common side effects of venlafaxine | Venlafaxine ER capsule side effect

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This video explains some common side effects of venlafaxine extended-release capsules.

Mechanism of Action
The exact mechanism of the antidepressant action of venlafaxine in humans is unknown but is thought to be related to the potentiation of serotonin and norepinephrine in the central nervous system, through inhibition of their reuptake. Non-clinical studies have demonstrated that venlafaxine and its active metabolite, ODV, are potent and selective inhibitors of neuronal serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake and weak inhibitors of dopamine reuptake.


Venlafaxine XL capsules contain the active substance venlafaxine.
Venlafaxine XL is an antidepressant that belongs to a group of medicines called serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). This group of medicines is used to treat depression and other conditions such as anxiety disorders. It is thought that people who are depressed and/or anxious have lower levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. It is not fully understood how antidepressants work, but they may help by increasing the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. Venlafaxine XL is a treatment for adults with depression. It is also a treatment for adults with the following anxiety disorders: generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder (fear or avoidance of social situations), and panic disorder (panic attacks). Treating depression or anxiety disorders properly is important to help you get better. If it is not treated, your condition may not go away and may become more serious and more difficult to treat.

Do not take Venlafaxine XL :

- If you are allergic to venlafaxine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
- If you are also taking, or have taken within the last 14 days, any medicines known as irreversible monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), used to treat depression or Parkinson’s disease. Taking an irreversible MAOI together with Venlafaxine XL , can cause serious or even life-threatening side effects. Also, you must wait at least 7 days after you stop taking Venlafaxine XL before you take any MAOI.

Product leaflet:
https://www.medicines.org.uk/e....mc/files/pil.1219.pd

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