What should you watch for while taking Effexor?

It is recommended to visit to your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Effexor has to be taken for 4 weeks so that you feel better. Do not suddenly stop taking Effexor, if you have been taking Effexor regularly from some time. Your symptoms may get worse if you suddenly stop taking this medicine. Ask your doctor for advising you about slowly stopping Effexor.

It is the duty of patient’s doctor and families to watch and keep noticing the condition of a patient for worsening depression or thoughts of suicide. It is also recommended that keep watching the patient for sudden or severe changes in feelings such as feeling anxious, agitated, panicky, irritable, hostile, aggressive, impulsive, severely restless, overly excited and hyperactive, or not being able to sleep. Call the doctor immediately if you notice any of the above symptoms at the starting of the antidepressant treatment or after adjusting a dose.

An increase in blood pressure can be caused while taking Effexor. Try to learn how to measure your own blood pressure and pulse for this consult with your doctor. Always remember that what should be your blood pressure and heart rate and if it is high or low then inform your doctor about the status immediately.

Drowsiness, dizziness or have blurred vision are the signs which can occur while taking Effexor. Until you know how Effexor affects you, do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness. If you are an older patient then do not stand or sit up quickly. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Do not take alcohol while taking Effexor. Avoid alcoholic drinks. It may increase dizziness or drowsiness.

Without asking your doctor or health care professional, do not treat yourself for coughs, colds or allergies. Some ingredients can increase possible side effects.
While taking Effexor your mouth may get dry. It will be good if you chew sugarless gum or suck hard candy and drink plenty of water.
Consult with your doctor if you are going to have surgery and inform him or her that you are taking Effexor



Effexor is used to treat depression; this medicine is an antidepressant. It can also be used in other circumstances for treatment, as if determined by your doctor.