Yes! Talk to a provider on Sesame and get your online doctor prescription or refill ordered right away for fast and convenient pickup from a pharmacy of your choice.
Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your clinician.
What is venlafaxine?
Venlafaxine (generic Effexor) is a prescription drug used to treat major depressive disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and even social phobias.
While effective in treating a range of mental health conditions, venlafaxine has been shown in rare cases to increase suicidal thoughts and actions in patients under the age of 24. If you are feeling suicidal, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, text them at 741741, or dial 911.
Talk to your doctor about whether venlafaxine is right for you.
What are common side effects of venlafaxine?
While adverse reactions to venlafaxine are rare, some patients who take the drug may experience mild side effects, including nervousness, muscle weakness, numbness, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, stomach pains, constipation, urination changes, heartburn, headaches, loss of appetite, tremors, dry mouth, dizziness, sweating, ringing in the ears, changes in libido, and enlarged pupils.
Rare, more serious adverse events have been known to occur. If you are concerned that venlafaxine is causing any number of these side effects, contact your doctor immediately.
This is not a complete list of side effects. For more information on adverse effects you may experience while taking venlafaxine, please visit the National Institutes of Health’s DailyMed webpage.