Generic Effexor is an effective drug prescribed for the treatment of mood changes like panic disorder, depression and anxiety.

Drug use

Generic Effexor belongs to the group of medicines known as Selective Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SSNRIs). The drug acts on the brain, helping to improve restore the balance.

How taken

While taking Generic Effexor, always follow your doctor's advice. You should never take larger doses or take the medicine for longer days unless your doctor has advised.

Generic Effexor should have to be taken with a full glass of water with food. As the drug has to be released slowly into the body, Generic Effexor drug should have to be swallowed only and not broken, crushed or chewed. If you find it hard to swallow, the granules can be mixed with applesauce. But you should be careful to swallow the mixture whole.

It is advised to take the medicine at the right time every day. Moreover, you should also not stop in the middle of a dosage if you do not come across any improvement. Once you start taking the drug, it may take about 4 weeks for your symptoms to improve. Never stop the drug without consulting you doctor as it can only bring in unpleasant reactions and side effects.

Missed dose

Never miss a dose. However if a dose is missed, you can have it as soon as you remember it. In case it is time for your regular dosage, skip the missed one. Do not mix two doses of Generic Effexor.

Overdose

If you think you have taken an overdose, immediately contact the doctor. Dizziness, nausea, sleepiness, numbness and tingling are some of the overdose symptoms.

More information

The doctor may not prescribe Generic Effexor if you have allergies to venlafaxine or if you are using any Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor.

While taking the drug, you have to be very careful. The drug can induce in you thought of suicide. Always be in touch with your doctor during the first few weeks of your medication. In case you experience any anxiety, panic attacks, sleeping problems, behavioural changes, agitated, aggressive, hyperactive, depressed and have thoughts of suicide, never delay in calling the doctor.

Warnings/precautions

Before the doctor prescribes Generic Effexor, you have to intimate him about all your past and present health conditions. Tell the doctor if you have the following health conditions: Bipolar disorder, liver disease, kidney problems, high blood pressure and cholesterol, epilepsy, seizures, glaucoma and bleeding disorders.

Effexor is rated FDA pregnancy category C, which means that it is dangerous for the unborn babes and new born babes. It is risky to take the medicine during pregnancy and most of the doctors may not prescribe the drug during this time. While you are on Generic Effexor medication, avoid breast-feeding, as the drug is known to pass into breast milk.

Well, the drug should no be given to any one below 18 years without the doctor's prescription.

Side effects

Generic Effexor comes with many side effects, including allergic reactions. When taking Effoxor, if you come across allergies like rashes, hives, breathing difficulty and swelling, never delay to contact your doctor.

Some of the serious side effects that a person is likely to experience while taking Effoxor include increased blood pressure, easy bruising, high fever, uneven heartbeats, diarrhoea, feeling unsteady, headache, memory problems, confusion and fainting.