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Venlafaxine

Venlafaxine is referred to as antidepressant medication. It comes under the drug group of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. It helps treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social phobia. It can be taken two or three times a day with food.

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How can I wean from Veniz XR safely without withdrawal symptoms?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 23 year old male. Currently, I am taking 225 mg Veniz XR for depression. I am taking it for the past 6 years. My problem is ED. For the past one year, I am suffering from erectile dysfunction. Please suggest me some medicine. I am unmarried. Can I use Sildenafil for one night stan...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, drugs like Sildenafil or Tadalafil can be used on SOS basis (as and when required). These drugs if used about half to one hour before intercourse can help to improve the erection and will make hard erection.Veniz XR (Venlafaxine) can increase adrenergic output and...  Read Full »

I stopped taking Venlafaxine for my anxiety. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I suffer from anxiety, ever since I was young. My anxiety comes in the form of severe nausea, dizziness, hot and cold sweats, and extreme fear of throwing up. I have been taking the drug Venlafaxine for the same, and I suffer from withdrawal symptoms. I have started losing control. I a...  Read Full »


Dr. Padmapriya Chandran

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. You have been smoking marijuana which may be the cause of your anxiety. Sudden discontinuation of Venlafaxine (antidepressant) can cause withdrawal symptoms. It is better for you to be compliant with your m...  Read Full »

How to get rid of bloating and constipation from taking Venlafaxine?

Query: Hello doctor, I suffer from anxiety disorder. I am currently on Venlafaxine. I have issues with bloating and constipation. I am physically active as I go to the gym. However, stomach bloating has been a frustration. There are days it soothes and days it gets worse. From previous screenings, the doc...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Both your symptoms of constipation and sweating are likely as a result of Venlafaxine. It is a known and relatively common side effect. So, you should request your doctor to change it to a different medicine like Ciplar LA (Propranolol) or Alprax (Alprazolam). Bloati...  Read Full »

I started Venlafaxine and am having side effects. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I was recently diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and have not consulted an ADHD specialist. My doctor prescribed 37.5 mg of Venlafaxine for my anxiety and possible ADHD, but it made me feel extremely moody, sad, and sluggish. I have consumed one tablet for two days alone. I am afraid...  Read Full »


Dr. Suresh Kumar G D

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are on a low dose of Venlafaxine (37.5 mg once daily) to manage your anxiety. Usually, the dose will be increased to 75 mg once daily after a week or so. In your case, consult with your doctor about any increase in dosage. It will take one to two weeks for you to...  Read Full »

How does Venlafaxine help with hot flushes?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 51-year-old female in the menopausal stage. I have GAD and on Zoloft 100 mg for almost two years, and I heard that if I switch to Venlafaxine it will help the hot flushes that I am suffering from. So my question is, can I make an instant switch? If so, to what mg of Venlafaxine...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. First of all, I like to inform you that Venlafaxine is definitely a better option when we need to deal with GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) as well as hot flushes. However, the research has shown that Prestiq (Desv...  Read Full »

What to do for anxiety disorder that relapsed due to beer?

Query: Hello doctor, I have anxiety and panic since five years. My GP had given Nexito forte and Veniz XR 37.5. And, I felt better and asked him to reduce the dosage two years ago. He stopped both and gave Nextio plus from then till date. I felt better. I did not smoke or drink while on treatment. 10 days ...  Read Full »


Dr. Settipalli Saravan Pramod

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems to be an anxiety disorder. You need to avoid the triggering factors that cause the relapse. Be it alcohol or something like smoking, family issues or financial problems. It is better to be on Nexito forte (Escitalopram and Clonazepam) during the episode o...  Read Full »

My sister is using Venlafaxine. Are there any side effects?

Query: Hello doctor, Today my sister, who is 22 years old, started taking Venlafaxine 75 mg, but after a couple of hours she felt nauseated and started sweating and got red cheeks as well. Now I notice that her pupils are dilated, and she has severe muscle stiffness. She has cerebral palsy, sitting in a wh...  Read Full »


Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to know about your sister's symptoms. The symptoms you mentioned is for Serotonin syndrome which causes palpitations, muscle stiffness, hyperthermia, sweating, hyperactivity, and confusion. The mechanism is serotonin excess in the brain. It is one of the possib...  Read Full »

Can I use Fluoxetine instead of Venlafaxine to manage depression?

Query: Hello doctor, I tried Venlor XR 75 mg during the night and got very poor result for put me to sleep. I tried to take it only in the morning and that too resulted in me being very sleepy. Can I try Fluoxetine? Or any other alternative medicines like ayurveda? Can I take St.John's wort or 5-HTP? I wou...  Read Full »


Dr. Bharat Udey

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like you to continue Venlor XR (Venlafaxine) 75 mg at night, as there is response to this medication in terms of improved depressive symptoms. It was advised to increase the dose by taking 37.5 mg in morning and 75 mg at night. However, you continue taking Venl...  Read Full »

Is my rapid mood change a side effect of high dose Venlafaxine?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with major depression and I have been taking Venlafaxine for the last three years. I was stable on the dose of 150 mg, so I decided to wean off the drug last year. However, I got a relapse and my family doctor upped my dose to 150 mg again, and further to 225 mg...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. First of all, I like to inform you that the most acceptable explanation about your current situation is based on fact that often recurrent depression needs more intensive care in compare to the first episode of depre...  Read Full »

Is it safe to use Venlafaxine and Mirtazapine together?

Query: Hi doctor, I am currently taking Venlafaxine and Mirtazapine together. There are discussions around adding Wellbutrin as well, I just wanted to get someone else thoughts on that combination of three drugs. Is it safe? Would it be effective? And is it a known combination of drugs which has been spec...  Read Full »


Dr. Suresh Kumar G D

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Combination antidepressant therapy works better if first line monotherapy has not been effective. I note that you are diagnosed with depression, anxiety and PTSD which can sometimes be challenging but gets better with the right treatment regimen. Different combinati...  Read Full »

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