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Venlafaxine

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Venlafaxine is a non-tricyclic which is a kind of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibiting drug (atypical anti-psychotic drug, drug for psychosis).

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Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Sleepiness
Vomiting
Nervousness
Tremor
Nausea
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Chills
Headache
Feeling anxious
Numbness or tingling
Enlarged (dilated) pupils
Blurred vision
Loss of appetite
Loss of strength
Paresthesia
Heart palpitations
Unintentional weight loss
Reduced appetite
Cloudy or blurred vision
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Suicidal thoughts
Rash

Treats

Clinical depression
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Anxiety
1
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Anxiety disorder
1
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Social anxiety disorder
Condition
Panic disorder
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