Venlafaxine is the active substance in the drug marketed as Efexor, an antidepressant also indicated for the treatment of various types of pathological anxiety.
Depression in adults, pathological anxiety, low serotonin levels and norepinephrine in the brain.
- Pregnancy.
- Lactation.
- High blood pressure.
- Heart problems.
- Seizures.
- Hyponatremia.
- Easy bleeding.
- High cholesterol.
- Bipolar disorder.
- Aggressive behavior.
Dry mouth, chest oppression, wheezing, difficulty swallowing or breathing, swelling of the face, throat, hands or feet, nervousness, itching, heart problems, high blood pressure, blurred vision, dilated pupils, dizziness, fainting, seizures, hyperactivity, euphoria. .
According to medical recommendations. Usually, the starting dose is 75 mg once daily with the meal, reaching a maximum dose of 375 mg / day.