{"id":27816,"date":"2022-10-22T10:30:19","date_gmt":"2022-10-22T10:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=27816"},"modified":"2022-10-25T09:46:20","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T09:46:20","slug":"venlafaxine-mylan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/venlafaxine-mylan\/","title":{"rendered":"Venlafaxine Mylan &#8211; Venlafaxine uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>75 mg hard prolonged-release capsules, 150 mg&nbsp;hard prolonged-release capsules<br>venlafaxine<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Venlafaxine Mylan is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Venlafaxine\u00a0Mylan contains the active substance\u00a0venlafaxine, which is an antidepressant that belongs to a group of drugs called\u00a0serotonin\u00a0and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (\u00a0SNRIs\u00a0).\u00a0This group of drugs is used to treat depression and other conditions such as anxiety disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venlafaxine\u00a0Mylan is a treatment for adults with depression or to prevent the recurrence of depression.\u00a0Venlafaxine\u00a0Mylan 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\u00a0Mylan may also be approved to treat other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you take Venlafaxine Mylan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Venlafaxine Mylan<\/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\u00a0Venlafaxine\u00a0Mylan can cause serious or even life-threatening\u00a0side effects.\u00a0In addition, you must wait at least 7 days after you stop taking\u00a0Venlafaxine\u00a0Mylan before taking an\u00a0MAO inhibitor\u00a0(see also sections &#8220;Serotonergic syndrome&#8221; and &#8220;Other medicines and\u00a0Venlafaxine\u00a0Mylan&#8221;).<\/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 before taking&nbsp;Venlafaxine&nbsp;Mylan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you use other medicines which, if taken together with\u00a0venlafaxine, can increase the risk of developing serotonin syndrome (see section &#8220;Other medicines and Venfalaxin Mylan&#8221;).<\/li><li>if you have eye problems, for example, certain types of\u00a0glaucoma\u00a0(increased pressure in the eye), or if your optician has told you that you are at increased risk of developing\u00a0glaucoma.<\/li><li>if you have previously had high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0or if you have recently had a heart attack.<\/li><li>if you or someone in your family 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 the blood (\u00a0hyponatremia\u00a0).\u00a0Also, talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are elderly, take\u00a0diuretics\u00a0(water-reducing medicines that increase urine production), or are dehydrated (e.g. due to severe diarrhea or vomiting).<\/li><li>if you bruise easily or if you bleed easily (if you have had bleeding disorders), or if you are taking other medicines that thin the blood and may increase the risk of bleeding, or if you are pregnant (see section &#8220;Pregnancy and breast-feeding&#8221;).<\/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.\u00a0You may feel aggressive especially at the start of venlafaxine treatment, if the\u00a0dose\u00a0is changed or when treatment is stopped.<\/li><li>if you have\u00a0diabetes\u00a0(this medicine can affect blood sugar levels).<\/li><li>if you use any medicine for weight loss.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>During treatment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This medicine may cause an increase in\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0et or cholesterol levels.\u00a0The doctor may want to check your\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0and cholesterol level regularly.<\/li><li>If you feel restless or unable to stand or sit still (which may occur at the beginning of treatment), talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/li><li>If you need to provide a urine sample to check the use of certain medicines, this medicine may affect the results.\u00a0Tell the doctor or hospital staff that you are taking this medicine.<\/li><li>Venlafaxine\u00a0Mylan contains\u00a0granules.\u00a0The undissolved part of these\u00a0granules\u00a0is eliminated and can be seen in the feces.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you start to feel worse and have thoughts of harming yourself<\/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.\u00a0These thoughts can get worse when you start using anti-depressant drugs because it takes time for drugs of this type to take effect, usually about 2 weeks, sometimes longer.\u00a0These thoughts may also occur when the\u00a0dose\u00a0is reduced or when treatment with\u00a0Venlafaxine\u00a0is 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><strong>Contact a doctor or the nearest hospital immediately<\/strong>&nbsp;if you have thoughts of harming yourself or committing suicide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It may help to tell a relative or close friend<\/strong>&nbsp;that you are depressed 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>Dry mouth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dry mouth\u00a0has been reported in 10% of patients treated with\u00a0venlafaxine.\u00a0This can increase the risk of\u00a0caries\u00a0(cavities in the teeth).\u00a0You should therefore be extra careful with dental hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diabetes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venlafaxine&nbsp;can change your blood sugar levels.&nbsp;The dose&nbsp;of your&nbsp;diabetes medication&nbsp;may therefore need to be adjusted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sexual problems<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines such as&nbsp;Venlafaxine&nbsp;Mylan (so-called SSRI\/SNRI preparations) can cause symptoms of sexual&nbsp;dysfunction&nbsp;(see section 4).&nbsp;In some cases, these symptoms have persisted after discontinuation of treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children and young people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venlafaxine\u00a0Mylan 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 in patients under 18 years of age taking Venlafaxine.\u00a0The long-term effects of this drug on growth, maturation, and\u00a0cognitive and behavioral development have yet to be determined for this age group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other medicines and&nbsp;Venlafaxine&nbsp;Mylan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or may be taking other medicines, including over-the-counter medicines and natural and herbal medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will decide whether you can take&nbsp;Venlafaxine&nbsp;Mylan together with other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not take\u00a0monoamine oxidase inhibitors\u00a0(\u00a0MAOIs\u00a0) used to treat depression or\u00a0Parkinson&#8217;s disease\u00a0together with\u00a0venlafaxine.\u00a0Tell your doctor if you have taken any such medicine in the last 14 days.\u00a0(MAOIs: see section \u201cDo not take\u00a0Venlafaxine\u00a0Mylan\u201d)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Serotonergic syndrome:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A potentially life-threatening condition or reactions such as neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) (see section &#8220;Possible side effects&#8221;), may occur during treatment with\u00a0venlafaxine, especially when taken together with other drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of such drugs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>triptans (used for\u00a0migraine\u00a0, eg sumatriptan, zolmitriptan)<\/li><li>other medicines to treat depression, such as\u00a0SNRIs,\u00a0SSRIs,\u00a0tricyclic antidepressants,\u00a0or medicines containing lithium<\/li><li>Medicines containing amphetamines (used in the treatment of\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 tramadol,\u00a0fentanyl, tapentadol, pethidine, and 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 (traditional) herbal medicine used for mild depression and mild anxiety)<\/li><li>products containing tryptophan (used for sleep problems and depression)<\/li><li>antipsychotic medicines (used to treat symptoms of hearing, seeing, or feeling things that are not there, delusions, abnormal suspiciousness, confusion, and withdrawal).<\/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, elevated body temperature, rapid changes in\u00a0blood pressure, etc., overactive reflexes, diarrhea,\u00a0coma, nausea, and vomiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In its most severe form, serotonin syndrome can resemble neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS).\u00a0Signs and symptoms of NMS may include a combination of fever, rapid\u00a0heart rate, increased sweating, severe muscle stiffness, confusion, altered mental status, and elevated levels of muscle enzymes (determined by blood tests).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor immediately, or go to the nearest emergency room, if you think you have serotonin syndrome or NMS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must tell your doctor if you are taking medicines that can affect your heart rhythm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of these medicines are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>antiarrhythmics\u00a0e.g.\u00a0quinidine,\u00a0amiodarone, sotalol, or dofetilide (used to treat abnormal heart rhythms)<\/li><li>antipsychotic drugs e.g.\u00a0thioridazine (see also Serotonergic syndrome above)<\/li><li>antibiotics\u00a0e.g.\u00a0erythromycin and moxifloxacin (used to treat\u00a0infections\u00a0caused by bacteria)<\/li><li>antihistamines\u00a0(used to treat\u00a0allergies\u00a0)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following medicines can also affect or be affected by (\u00a0interact\u00a0) Venlafaxine\u00a0Mylan and should be used with caution.\u00a0You must tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking medicines containing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>drugs that inhibit certain&nbsp;enzymes&nbsp;(CYP3A4) such as<ul><li>atazanavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir (medicines used to treat&nbsp;HIV&nbsp;)<\/li><li>ketoconazole&nbsp;, itraconazole, voriconazole, posaconazole (antifungal medicine)<\/li><li>clarithromycin and telithromycin (&nbsp;antibiotics&nbsp;)<\/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><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Venlafaxine Mylan with food, drink, and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Venlafaxine&nbsp;should be taken with a meal (see section 3 &#8220;How to take Venlafaxine&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid alcohol while taking\u00a0Venlafaxine.<\/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.\u00a0Do not use\u00a0venlafaxine\u00a0until 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 and\/or doctor that you are using&nbsp;Venlafaxine&nbsp;Mylan.&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>Another symptom, in addition to breathing difficulties, that your baby may have at birth if you take this medicine during pregnancy is that the baby 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;Mylan 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 told that you are taking&nbsp;Venlafaxine&nbsp;Mylan so that they can advise you about this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are breastfeeding, consult a doctor.&nbsp;Venlafaxine&nbsp;Mylan 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&nbsp;Venlafaxine&nbsp;Mylan.<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 use machines until you know how\u00a0Venlafaxine\u00a0Mylan affects you.\u00a0This medicine may affect your judgment, thoughts, and ability to drive or use machines.\u00a0You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.\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.\u00a0The 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<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;.<a><\/a><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Venlafaxine Mylan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.&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.\u00a0The doctor may recommend that you take this medicine for several months depending on your condition.\u00a0The doctor may want to examine you regularly during treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take\u00a0Venlafaxine\u00a0Mylan 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;Mylan 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&nbsp;Venlafaxine&nbsp;Mylan without first talking to your doctor (see section &#8220;If you stop taking&nbsp;Venlafaxine&nbsp;Mylan&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use for children and adolescents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venlafaxine&nbsp;Mylan is not normally recommended for the treatment of children and adolescents (see section 2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have taken too much Venlafaxine Mylan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example,\u00a0a child has accidentally ingested the medicine, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The symptoms of a possible overdose can be fast or slow heart rhythm or changes in the heart&#8217;s electrical activity which can be seen during examinations, low\u00a0blood pressure, dizziness, changes in the level of alertness (from drowsiness to\u00a0coma\u00a0), blurred vision, seizures, and vomiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Venlafaxine Mylan<\/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\u00a0that you have been prescribed per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop taking Venlafaxine Mylan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not stop taking 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\u00a0Venlafaxine\u00a0Mylan, he\/she may ask you to reduce the\u00a0dose\u00a0slowly before stopping the treatment completely.\u00a0It is known that you can get\u00a0side effects\u00a0when you stop taking this medicine, especially if you stop\u00a0taking Venlafaxine\u00a0Mylan 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, anxiety, nervousness, restlessness, confusion, ringing in the ears, crawling or in rare cases feeling like electric shocks, weakness, sweating, seizures, tremors or\u00a0flu-like symptoms, vision problems and increased\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0(which can cause headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, sweating, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor will tell you how to gradually stop treatment with&nbsp;Venlafaxine&nbsp;Mylan.&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>If any of the following occur, do not take more\u00a0Venlafaxine.\u00a0<strong>Tell a doctor immediately, or go to the emergency department of the nearest hospital, if you experience any of the following:<\/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>Severe rashes, can lead to severe blistering and peeling of the skin.<\/li><li>Signs and symptoms of serotonergic symptoms such as restlessness, hallucinations, loss of coordination, rapid\u00a0pulse, elevated body temperature, rapid changes in blood pressure, overactive reflexes, diarrhea,\u00a0coma, nausea, and vomiting.<\/li><li>In its most severe form, serotonin syndrome can resemble neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS).\u00a0Signs and symptoms of NMS may include a combination of fever, rapid\u00a0pulse, sweating, severe muscle stiffness, confusion, and elevated levels of muscle enzymes (determined by blood tests).<\/li><li>Signs of\u00a0infection, such as fever, chills, shaking, headache, sweating, and flu-like symptoms.\u00a0This may be due to a blood disorder that leads to an increased risk of infection.<\/li><li>Unexplained 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;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, may occur along with fever.<\/li><li>Black (tarry) stool or blood in the stool.<\/li><li>Itching, yellowish skin or yellow eyes, or dark urine, can be symptoms of an\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the liver (\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0).<\/li><li>Heart problems, for example, fast or irregular heart rate, and high\u00a0blood pressure.<\/li><li>Eye problems, such as blurred vision, and dilated\u00a0pupils.<\/li><li>Nerve problems, such as dizziness, tingling, and numbness, movement disorder (muscle spasms or stiffness), and seizures.<\/li><li>Mental problems, such as hyperactivity and feeling unusually excited.<\/li><li>Withdrawal symptoms (see section 3 \u201cHow to take Venlafaxine, If you stop taking Venlafaxine\u201d).<\/li><li>Prolonged bleeding \u2013 if you cut or injure yourself, it may take a little longer than that.\u00a0usually 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\u00a0Venlafaxine<\/strong>.\u00a0Inside the Venlafaxine capsules are small white grains that contain the active substance\u00a0venlafaxine.\u00a0These grains are released from the capsule in your stomach.\u00a0As the grains pass through the gastrointestinal tract,\u00a0venlafaxine\u00a0is slowly 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gums, blood in the urine or vomiting blood, or the appearance of unexpected bruises or burst blood vessels<\/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>Suicidal thoughts and suicidal tendencies, cases of suicidal thoughts and suicidal tendencies have been reported during treatment with\u00a0venlafaxine\u00a0or shortly after stopping treatment (see section 2, What you need to know before you take\u00a0Venlafaxine\u00a0)<\/li><li>Aggression<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Heavy vaginal bleeding soon after giving birth (\u00a0postpartum hemorrhage), see &#8216;Pregnancy and breast-feeding in section 2 for more information.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Venlafaxine\u00a0sometimes causes\u00a0side effects\u00a0that you may not be aware of, such as increased\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0or abnormal heartbeats, and small changes in blood levels of liver enzymes, sodium, or\u00a0cholesterol.\u00a0In rare 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and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>75 mg: Opaque, skin-colored hard capsule, marked with &#8220;VEN&#8221; on the top of the capsule and &#8220;75&#8221; on the bottom of the capsule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>150 mg: Opaque, scarlet hard capsule, marked with &#8220;VEN&#8221; on the top of the capsule and &#8220;150&#8221; on the bottom of the capsule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venlafaxine&nbsp;Mylan prolonged-release capsules are available in blister packs of 7, 10, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 50, 56, 70, 90, 100, 500, 1000 and multipacks of 90 (3 cartons of 30) or 100 (2 cartons with 50) capsules and in cans containing 7, 10, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 50, 56, 70, 90, 100 and 250 capsules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/em><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>McDermott Laboratories t\/a Gerard Laboratories, 35\/36 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Grange Road, Dublin 13, 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