What pain medication can I take with Effexor?
It’s fine to take paracetamol or co-codamol while you’re taking venlafaxine. Anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs) such as celecoxib, aspirin, ibuprofen, diclofenac or naproxen should be used with caution with venlafaxine, as they may increase the risk of bleeding.
What does Effexor interact with?
Some products that may interact with this drug include: other drugs that can cause bleeding/bruising (including antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel, NSAIDs such as ibuprofen/naproxen, “blood thinners” such as dabigatran/warfarin). Aspirin can increase the risk of bleeding when used with this medication.
Why has Effexor has been discontinued in the US?
Pfizer discontinued the original version of Effexor in part because it required two or three doses per day while the extended-release version allows for a single daily dose for most patients. Suggested dosages for venlafaxine are significantly higher compared to many SSRI antidepressants.
What is the best way to stop taking venlafaxine?
To avoid this, you should work with your doctor to taper your Effexor dose over a month or more. For short-acting venlafaxine, a sample taper includes a 75 mg dose reduction every four days and a subsequent 25 mg dose reduction every 5 to 7 days for a final dose of 25–50 mg.
Is venlafaxine activating or sedating?
There are few studies involving venlafaxine and polysomnography, it can be activating or sedating depending on the patient, and the objective EEG findings are most similar to SSRIs.
Is venlafaxine being discontinued?
Effexor has been discontinued from marketing, but Effexor XR is available by prescription. Effexor was discontinued because the newer time-released Effexor XR formula can be taken once daily and causes less nausea than the original formula.
How long does venlafaxine take to work?
How long does venlafaxine take to start working? Antidepressants like venlafaxine can start to work on depression within the first two weeks of treatment. The extent of any improvements you feel should continue to increase over the following few weeks. It may take four weeks or longer for you to get the full effect.