Effexor

How effexor works? It is the drug which belongs to the group of antidepressants. It is use for the treatment of symptoms such as generalized anxiety disorders depression and social anxiety disorders. It contains an ingredient which works in the brain to change the mood. Whenever such type of symptom appears they can be reduced by effexor.

Symptoms:

These symptoms are:

• Lack of interest in everyday activities
• Sadness
• Worthlessness/guilt
• Appetite changes
• Fatigue
• Sleepiness
• Insomnia

And suicidal and morbid thoughts: It is necessary to follow the descriptions and instructions for going to take the effexor.for better results it is important to take the dose at the fixed time every day. It is the drug to be consumed with or without the food. The pill should be taken or swallowed wholly without broken down in to pieces and crush it into the mouth. The reason for such type of dose taking style is for better results and the design of effexor pill. This capsule is made in a manner that the whole capsule contains the mixed quantity of ingredients so the timing for taking drug is very important.

Side effects of the drug: Like other anti depressants this drug has also some side effects thee are some of the severe side effects of the drug

• Allergic reactions marked by: breathing problems; etc.
• Swelling of your face;
• Hives;
• Seizures;
• Irregular heartbeat

High blood pressure indicated by vision problems and severe headaches the commonly occurring side effects of this drug are:

• Drowsiness
• Weight loss
• Mild tremors
• Anxiety
• Agitation
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Upset stomach
• Abdominal pain
• Appetite loss
• Headache
• Insomnia

If these side effects are too long one should go and take the doctors advice in order to avoid the worse effects.

Precautions: If the patient is taking some other medication at the time of taking effexor it is important to inform the doctor. if the patient is using MAO inhibitors it is necessary to inform the doctor. These inhibitors include:

• Isocarboxazid (Marplan)
• Phenelzine (Nardil)
• Tranylcypromine (Parnate)

If the patient is taking such type of medications in the past which may interact with the effexor then must tell his doctor.

If some one suffers from illnesses like:

• Liver problems
• High blood pressure
• Seizures
• Kidney disease
• Heart disease
• Epilepsy

He or she must inform their doctor about them in order to prevent from harmful effects of the drug. If a woman is pregnant or planning for pregnancy she must not use the effexor with out the doctor’s prescription.

Dosage: If the dose missed by any one it is better to take the next dose avoid taking both drugs at the same time this is due to the reason that the double dose may produce harmful effects in the body

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