{"id":27481,"date":"2022-10-20T15:18:37","date_gmt":"2022-10-20T15:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=27481"},"modified":"2022-10-22T07:31:54","modified_gmt":"2022-10-22T07:31:54","slug":"venlafaxine-actavis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/venlafaxine-actavis\/","title":{"rendered":"Venlafaxine Actavis &#8211; Venlafaxine uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>37.5 mg, 75 mg, 150 mg\u00a0prolonged-release capsule, hard<br>venlafaxine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Venlafaxine Actavis is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Venlafaxine\u00a0Actavis contains the active substance\u00a0venlafaxine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venlafaxine&nbsp;Actavis is an antidepressant that belongs to a group of medicines called&nbsp;serotonin&nbsp;and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (&nbsp;SNRIs&nbsp;).&nbsp;This group of drugs is used to treat depression and other conditions such as anxiety disorders.&nbsp;It is not fully understood how antidepressants work, but they may help by increasing levels of&nbsp;serotonin&nbsp;and&nbsp;norepinephrine&nbsp;in the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venlafaxine\u00a0Actavis is a treatment for adults with depression.\u00a0It is also a treatment for adults with the following anxiety disorders: generalized anxiety,\u00a0social phobia\u00a0(fear of or avoidance of social situations), and panic disorder (panic attacks).\u00a0It is important to treat depression or anxiety disorders properly to help you feel better.\u00a0If the condition is not treated, it may not go away but become more serious and difficult to treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The venlafaxine contained\u00a0in\u00a0Venlafaxine\u00a0Actavis may also be approved to treat other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you take Venlafaxine Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Venlafaxine Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to\u00a0venlafaxine\u00a0or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you are also taking or at any time in the last 14 days have taken any medicine called an\u00a0irreversible\u00a0monoamine oxidase inhibitor\u00a0(\u00a0MAO inhibitor\u00a0) used to treat depression or\u00a0Parkinson&#8217;s disease.\u00a0Taking an\u00a0irreversible\u00a0MAOI\u00a0together with other medicines, including Venlafaxine Actavis, can cause serious or even life-threatening\u00a0side effects.\u00a0In addition, you must wait at least 7 days after you stop taking Venlafaxine Actavis before taking an\u00a0MAO inhibitor\u00a0(see also the section entitled &#8220;Other medicines and\u00a0Venlafaxine\u00a0Actavis\u00a8 and the information in this section on &#8220;serotonergic syndrome\u00a8).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist&nbsp;<strong>before<\/strong>&nbsp;taking&nbsp;Venlafaxine&nbsp;Actavis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you use other medicines that if taken together with\u00a0Venlafaxine\u00a0Actavis may increase the risk of developing serotonin syndrome (see section &#8220;Other medicines and\u00a0Venlafaxine\u00a0Actavis&#8221;).<\/li><li>If you have eye problems, for example, certain types of\u00a0glaucoma\u00a0(increased pressure in the eye).<\/li><li>If you previously had high\u00a0blood pressure.<\/li><li>If you previously had heart problems.<\/li><li>If you have been told that you have an abnormal heart rhythm.<\/li><li>If you have previously had seizures (epileptic seizures).<\/li><li>If you previously had low sodium levels in your blood (\u00a0hyponatremia\u00a0).<\/li><li>If you bruise easily or if you bleed easily (if you have had bleeding disorders), if you are pregnant (see &#8220;Pregnancy and breast-feeding&#8221;), or if you are taking other medicines that may increase the risk of bleeding, such as ex.\u00a0warfarin\u00a0(used to prevent blood clots).<\/li><li>If you or someone in your family has had mania or bipolar disorder (feelings of excessive excitement or\u00a0euphoria\u00a0).<\/li><li>If you have previously had aggressive behavior.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Venlafaxine&nbsp;Actavis may cause a feeling of restlessness or inability to stand or sit still during the first weeks of treatment.&nbsp;Tell your doctor if this happens to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you start to feel worse and have thoughts of harming yourself<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You who are depressed and\/or suffer from worry\/anxiety may sometimes have thoughts of harming yourself or committing suicide.&nbsp;These thoughts can be exacerbated when starting anti-depressant medication, as it takes time for this type of medication to take effect, usually about 2 weeks, sometimes longer.&nbsp;These thoughts may also occur when the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is reduced or when treatment with&nbsp;venlafaxine&nbsp;is stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These thoughts may be common:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have previously had thoughts of harming yourself or committing suicide,<\/li><li>if you are younger than 25 years.&nbsp;Studies have shown that young adults (younger than 25 years) with mental illness who are treated with antidepressants have an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and thoughts of harming themselves.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor or the nearest hospital immediately if you have thoughts of harming yourself or committing suicide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may help to tell a relative or close friend that you are depressed and\/or suffering from worry\/anxiety.&nbsp;Please ask them to read this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also ask them to tell you if they think you seem to be feeling worse or if they think your behavior is changing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dry mouth<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dry mouth\u00a0has been reported in 10% of patients treated with\u00a0venlafaxine.\u00a0This can increase the risk of deteriorating teeth (\u00a0caries\u00a0).\u00a0You should therefore be extra careful with dental hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Diabetes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your blood glucose levels may change because of&nbsp;Venlafaxine&nbsp;Actavis.&nbsp;Therefore, your&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of diabetes medicine may need to be changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sexual problems<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines such as&nbsp;Venlafaxine&nbsp;Actavis (so-called&nbsp;SNRI&nbsp;preparations) can cause symptoms of sexual&nbsp;dysfunction&nbsp;(see section 4).&nbsp;In some cases, these symptoms have persisted after discontinuation of treatment.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Venlafaxine\u00a0Actavis should not normally be used for the treatment of children and adolescents under the age of 18.\u00a0The risk of\u00a0side effects\u00a0such as suicide attempts, suicidal thoughts, and hostility (mainly aggression, defiance, and anger) is greater in patients under the age of 18 when they take medicines of this type.\u00a0Despite this, this medicine can be prescribed by doctors to patients under 18 years of age, if the doctor considers this to be appropriate.\u00a0If you are under 18 and want to discuss why you have been given this medicine, you should contact your doctor again.\u00a0You should also inform your doctor if you notice any of the above symptoms or if they worsen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The long-term effects of this drug on growth, maturation and\u00a0cognitive\u00a0and behavioral development have not yet been established for this age group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Venlafaxine Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will decide whether you can take&nbsp;Venlafaxine&nbsp;Actavis together with other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not start or stop taking any medicines, including those bought without a prescription, natural and herbal medicines, before you have asked your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Monoamine oxidase inhibitors\u00a0used to treat depression or\u00a0Parkinson&#8217;s disease\u00a0<strong>must not be used together with\u00a0Venlafaxine\u00a0Actavis<\/strong>.\u00a0Tell your doctor if you have used these medicines in the last 14 days (MAO inhibitors: see the section &#8220;Do not use\u00a0Venlafaxine\u00a0Actavis&#8221;).<\/li><li>Serotonergic syndrome: A potentially life-threatening condition, or reactions similar to Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) (see the section &#8220;Possible side effects&#8221;) can occur during treatment with\u00a0venlafaxine, especially when it is taken together with other drugs.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of such drugs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>triptans (used for\u00a0migraines\u00a0)<\/li><li>other medicines for the treatment of depression, for example,\u00a0SNRIs,\u00a0SSRIs,\u00a0tricyclic antidepressants,\u00a0or medicines containing lithium<\/li><li>drugs containing amphetamines (used to treat\u00a0ADHD,\u00a0narcolepsy,\u00a0and obesity)<\/li><li>medicines containing linezolid, an\u00a0antibiotic\u00a0(used to treat\u00a0infections\u00a0)<\/li><li>medicines containing moclobemide, an\u00a0MAO inhibitor\u00a0(used to treat depression)<\/li><li>medicines containing sibutramine (used for weight loss)<\/li><li>medicines containing buprenorphine, tramadol,\u00a0fentanyl, tapentadol, pethidine, or pentazocine (used to treat severe pain)<\/li><li>medicines containing dextromethorphan (used to treat cough)<\/li><li>medicines containing\u00a0methadone\u00a0(used to treat opioid addiction or severe pain)<\/li><li>medicines containing methylene blue (used to treat high levels of methemoglobin in the blood)<\/li><li>products containing\u00a0St. John&#8217;s wort\u00a0(also called\u00a0Hypericum perforatum, a natural or herbal remedy used to treat mild depression)<\/li><li>products containing tryptophan (used for sleep problems and depression)<\/li><li>antipsychotics (used to treat an illness with symptoms such as hearing, seeing, or feeling things that are not there, false perceptions, abnormal suspiciousness, unclear reasoning, and withdrawal) and other dopamine antagonists such as metoclopramide (used for nausea and vomiting )<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome may include a combination of the following: restlessness, hallucinations, loss of coordination, rapid heartbeat, increased body temperature, rapid changes in\u00a0blood pressure, etc., overactive reflexes, diarrhea,\u00a0coma, nausea, and vomiting.\u00a0Seek medical attention immediately if you think you have developed serotonin syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In its most severe form, serotonin syndrome can resemble neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS).\u00a0Signs and symptoms of NMS can be, for example, a combination of fever, fast heartbeat, sweating, severe muscle stiffness, confusion, and elevated muscle enzymes (which can be seen in blood tests).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you think you have suffered from serotonin syndrome, tell your doctor immediately or go to the emergency department of your nearest hospital.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must tell your doctor if you are taking medicines that can affect the heart rhythm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of such drugs are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; antiarrhythmics such as e.g.\u00a0quinidine,\u00a0amiodarone, isolator, or dofetilide (used to treat abnormal heart rhythms)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; antipsychotics such as\u00a0thioridazine (see also &#8220;Serotonergic syndrome&#8221; above)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;&nbsp;antibiotics&nbsp;such as&nbsp;erythromycin or moxifloxacin (used to treat bacterial&nbsp;infections&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;&nbsp;antihistamines&nbsp;(used to treat&nbsp;allergies&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following medicines can also affect or be affected by (\u00a0interact\u00a0) Venlafaxine\u00a0Actavis and should be used with caution.\u00a0You must tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking medicines that contain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>ketoconazole&nbsp;(an antifungal medicine)<\/li><li>haloperidol&nbsp;or&nbsp;risperidone&nbsp;(to treat psychiatric conditions)<\/li><li>metoprolol&nbsp;(a beta blocker to treat high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;and heart problems)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Venlafaxine Actavis with food, drink, and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Venlafaxine&nbsp;Actavis should be taken with a meal (see section 3 &#8220;How to take&nbsp;Venlafaxine&nbsp;Actavis&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid alcohol while taking&nbsp;Venlafaxine&nbsp;Actavis.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use&nbsp;Venlafaxine&nbsp;Actavis until you have discussed the potential benefits and potential risks to your unborn baby with the doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your midwife or doctor that you are using&nbsp;Venlafaxine&nbsp;Actavis.&nbsp;When similar drugs (&nbsp;SSRIs&nbsp;) are used during pregnancy, the risk of a serious condition called&nbsp;persistent&nbsp;pulmonary&nbsp;hypertension&nbsp;of the newborn (PPHN) may increase.&nbsp;This condition causes the child to breathe faster and appear bluish.&nbsp;The symptoms usually appear within 24 hours of the baby being born.&nbsp;If this affects your child, contact your midwife or doctor immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other symptoms that your baby may have when it is born if you take this medicine during pregnancy are that the baby has breathing difficulties and does not eat properly.&nbsp;If your baby has these symptoms at birth and you are worried, contact the doctor and\/or midwife who can give you advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take&nbsp;Venlafaxine&nbsp;Actavis at the end of pregnancy, there may be an increased risk of heavy vaginal bleeding shortly after delivery, especially if you have previously had bleeding disorders.&nbsp;The doctor or midwife should be informed that you are taking&nbsp;Venlafaxine&nbsp;Actavis so that they can advise you about this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breast-feeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venlafaxine&nbsp;Actavis passes into breast milk.&nbsp;There is a risk that the child will be affected.&nbsp;You should therefore talk to your doctor who will decide whether you should stop breastfeeding or discontinue treatment with this medicine.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0A description of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Venlafaxine Actavis contains excipients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sucrose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an intolerance to certain sugars, you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sodium<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;of sodium&nbsp;per capsule, i.e. it is almost &#8220;sodium-free&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venlafaxine&nbsp;Actavis 37.5 mg also contains nycoccin (E124):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May cause allergic reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venlafaxine<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;Actavis 75 mg and&nbsp;Venlafaxine&nbsp;Actavis 150 mg also contain para-orange (E110):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May cause allergic reactions.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Venlafaxine Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine as directed by your doctor.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual recommended starting dose for the treatment of depression, generalized anxiety, and\u00a0social phobia\u00a0is 75 mg per day.\u00a0The dose\u00a0can be increased gradually by the doctor and if necessary up to a maximum of 375 mg per day for depression.\u00a0If you are being treated for panic disorder, the doctor will start with a lower\u00a0dose\u00a0(37.5 mg) and then increase the\u00a0dose\u00a0step by step.\u00a0The highest\u00a0dose\u00a0for generalized anxiety disorder,\u00a0social phobia,\u00a0and panic disorder is 225 mg daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take\u00a0Venlafaxine\u00a0Actavis at about the same time each day, either in the morning or in the evening.\u00a0The capsules must be swallowed whole with liquid and must not be opened, crushed, chewed, or dissolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venlafaxine&nbsp;Actavis should be taken with a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have liver or kidney problems, talk to your doctor as your&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of this medicine may need to be changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop taking this medicine without first talking to your doctor (see section &#8220;If you stop taking&nbsp;Venlafaxine&nbsp;Actavis&#8221;).<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have used too much Venlafaxine Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately if you have used more of this medicine than was prescribed by your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The symptoms of a possible overdose can be a rapid heartbeat, changes in the level of alertness (from drowsiness to\u00a0coma\u00a0), blurred vision, seizures, and vomiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine, or if, for example, a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, immediately contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Venlafaxine Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you miss a\u00a0dose, take it as soon as you remember.\u00a0However, if it is time for your next\u00a0dose, skip the missed\u00a0dose\u00a0and just take one\u00a0dose\u00a0as usual.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a missed\u00a0dose.\u00a0Do not take more than the amount of\u00a0Venlafaxine\u00a0Actavis that you have been prescribed per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop taking Venlafaxine Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not stop the treatment or reduce the\u00a0dose\u00a0without first consulting the doctor, even if you feel better.\u00a0If the doctor thinks that you no longer need Venlafaxine Actavis, he\/she may ask you to reduce the\u00a0dose\u00a0slowly before stopping the treatment completely.\u00a0It is known that\u00a0side effects\u00a0can occur when stopping this medicine, especially if you stop suddenly or if the\u00a0dose\u00a0is reduced too quickly.\u00a0Some patients may experience symptoms such as suicidal thoughts, aggressiveness, fatigue, dizziness, intoxication, headache, insomnia, nightmares,\u00a0dry mouth, loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, nervousness, restlessness, confusion, ringing in the ears, goosebumps or, rarely, a feeling of electric shock, weakness, sweating, seizures or\u00a0flu-like symptoms, vision problems and increased\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0(which can cause headaches, dizziness, ringing in the ears, sweating, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor will tell you how to gradually stop treatment with&nbsp;Venlafaxine&nbsp;Actavis.&nbsp;This may take a few weeks or months.&nbsp;In some patients, it may need to be done gradually over several months or longer.&nbsp;If you experience any of these or other symptoms that bother you, consult your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have further questions about this medicine, contact your doctor or pharmacist.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If any of the following occur, do not take more Venlafaxine Actavis.&nbsp;Tell the doctor immediately, or go to the nearest emergency room.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 users)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, throat, hands, or feet and\/or a raised itchy rash (\u00a0hives\u00a0), difficulty swallowing or breathing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 users)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chest tightness, wheezing, difficulty swallowing, or breathing.<\/li><li>Severe skin rash,\u00a0itching,\u00a0or\u00a0hives\u00a0(raised patches of red or pale skin that often itch).<\/li><li>Signs of serotonin syndrome may include restlessness, hallucinations, loss of coordination, rapid heartbeat, elevated body temperature, rapid changes in\u00a0blood pressure, etc., overactive reflexes, diarrhea,\u00a0coma, nausea, and vomiting. In its most severe form, serotonin syndrome can resemble neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS).\u00a0Signs and symptoms of NMS can be, for example, a combination of fever, fast heartbeat, sweating, severe muscle stiffness, confusion, and elevated muscle enzymes (which can be seen in blood tests).<\/li><li>Signs of\u00a0infection, such as fever, chills, shaking, headache, sweating,\u00a0and flu-like symptoms.\u00a0This may be due to a blood disorder that leads to an increased risk of infection.<\/li><li>\u00a0Severe rashes, can lead to severe blistering and peeling of the skin.<\/li><li>\u00a0Unexplained muscle pain, soreness, or weakness.\u00a0This may be a sign of\u00a0rhabdomyolysis.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported (occurring in an unknown number of users)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Signs and symptoms of a condition called &#8220;stress cardiomyopathy&#8221; which may include chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, and irregular heartbeat.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that you should&nbsp;<strong>tell your doctor<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;are (the frequency of these&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;is included in the \u201cOther&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that may occur\u201d list below):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath, which may occur along with fever<\/li><li>Black (tarry) stool or blood in the stool<\/li><li>Itching, yellow skin or eyes, or dark urine, which may be symptoms of liver inflammation (\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0)<\/li><li>Heart problems, such as fast or irregular heart rate, high\u00a0blood pressure<\/li><li>Eye problems, such as blurred vision,\u00a0dilated\u00a0pupils<\/li><li>Nerve problems, such as dizziness, tingling and numbness, movement disorder (muscle spasms or stiffness), seizures<\/li><li>Mental problems, such as hyperactivity and feeling abnormally excited<\/li><li>Withdrawal symptoms (see section &#8220;How to take\u00a0Venlafaxine\u00a0Actavis, If you stop taking\u00a0Venlafaxine\u00a0Actavis&#8221;)<\/li><li>Prolonged bleeding \u2013 if you cut or injure yourself, it may take a little longer than usual for the bleeding to stop.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not be alarmed if you see small white grains in your stool after taking this medicine.\u00a0Inside the\u00a0Venlafaxine<\/strong>\u00a0Actavis, capsules are small white grains that contain the active substance (\u00a0venlafaxine\u00a0).\u00a0These grains are released from the capsule into your gastrointestinal tract.\u00a0As the grains travel through the gastrointestinal tract,\u00a0venlafaxine\u00a0is slowly released<strong>.\u00a0The &#8220;shell&#8221; of the grain remains undissolved and passes out with your stool.\u00a0Your\u00a0dose of\u00a0venlafaxine\u00a0has therefore been absorbed, even if you see grains in your stool.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that may occur<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dizziness, headache, drowsiness<\/li><li>Insomnia<\/li><li>Nausea,\u00a0dry mouth, constipation<\/li><li>Sweats (including night sweats)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Decreased appetite<\/li><li>Confusion, feeling outside one&#8217;s own body, failure to have orgasms, decreased sexual desire, agitation, nervousness, abnormal dreams<\/li><li>Tremors, a feeling of restlessness or an inability to sit or stand still, numbness and tingling, altered sense of taste, increased muscle tension<\/li><li>Visual disturbances with blurred vision, dilated\u00a0pupils, and inability to automatically change focus between objects near and far from the eye<\/li><li>Ringing in the ears (\u00a0tinnitus\u00a0)<\/li><li>Rapid heartbeat, palpitations<\/li><li>High\u00a0blood pressure, cramps<\/li><li>Shortness of breath, yawning<\/li><li>Vomiting, diarrhea<\/li><li>Mild skin rash,\u00a0itching<\/li><li>More frequent urges to urinate, inability to urinate, difficulty urinating<\/li><li>Menstrual disorders such as\u00a0increased bleeding or increased irregular bleeding, abnormal ejaculation\/orgasm (in men), erectile problems (\u00a0impotence\u00a0)<\/li><li>Weakness (\u00a0asthenia\u00a0), fatigue, chills<\/li><li>Weight gain, weight loss<\/li><li>Increased cholesterol levels<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Overactivity, flight of mind, and reduced need for sleep (mania)<\/li><li>Hallucinations, feeling detached from reality, abnormal orgasms, lack of emotion, abnormal elation, teeth grinding<\/li><li>Fainting, involuntary muscle movements, impaired coordination, and balance<\/li><li>Dizziness (especially when standing up too quickly), and reduced\u00a0blood pressure.<\/li><li>Vomiting blood, black tarry stools, or blood in the stool, which may be signs of internal bleeding<\/li><li>Sensitivity to sunlight, bruising, abnormal hair loss<\/li><li>Inability to control urination<\/li><li>Stiffness,\u00a0spasms,\u00a0and involuntary muscle movements<\/li><li>Some changes in the liver enzyme levels in the blood<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Seizures<\/li><li>Coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath, which may occur along with fever<\/li><li>Altered spatial perception and confusion, often combined with hallucinations (\u00a0delirium\u00a0)<\/li><li>Excessive fluid intake (so-called SIADH).<\/li><li>Decreased sodium levels in the blood<\/li><li>Severe pain in the eyes and impaired or blurred vision<\/li><li>Abnormal, fast, or irregular heartbeat, which can lead to fainting<\/li><li>Severe pain in the stomach or back (which may indicate a serious disease in 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