| Many individuals are prescribed Effexor XR. This | | | | Nausea |
| medication is normally issued to individuals who | | | | Mild to Severe Headaches |
| suffer from the effects of general anxiety | | | | Nightmares |
| disorders, depression, and even panic attacks. If | | | | Tingling in the extremities and the face |
| you have recently been prescribed this | | | | Numbness in the body |
| medication, or you are considering talking to your | | | | Mood Swings |
| doctor about taking this prescription pill, it is | | | | Step 3 |
| important that you know the side effects that | | | | Standard side effects of Effexor XR include one |
| are generally associated with it. It is also important | | | | or more of the following: |
| to know and understand what side effects should | | | | Extreme drowsiness |
| concern you. Here, you will learn just that! | | | | General weakness |
| Step 1 | | | | Blurred and/or double vision |
| The first thing that you should understand is that | | | | Irregular bowel movements |
| this medication should be taken with food at all | | | | Insomnia |
| times. This will help to reduce the possibility of | | | | Dizziness |
| uncomfortable side effects. In addition to this, the | | | | Sweating |
| pill should always be taken as a whole and never | | | | Dry Mouth |
| broken apart in any way whatsoever. If you are | | | | Lack of appetite |
| the type of individual that experiences | | | | Headaches |
| complications in swallowing pills, you may sprinkle | | | | Step 4 |
| the pill into a bowl of applesauce and mix it | | | | Many individuals may experience more severe |
| thoroughly. Once this is completed, you may | | | | side effects when taking Effexor XR. These |
| consume the bowl of applesauce. Many also drink | | | | include: |
| a cup of milk while eating the applesauce if | | | | High blood pressure |
| medication is mixed into it. | | | | Migraines |
| Step 2 | | | | Severe mood swings |
| It is also important that you understand that | | | | Fainting |
| Effexor XR may become addictive. This is why a | | | | Shaking |
| doctor will provide you with an initial dose and | | | | Decreased libido |
| then gradually increase the dosage over time. For | | | | Suicidal thoughts |
| this reason, you should take the medication | | | | Bladder complications |
| exactly as prescribed. If you fail to do so, you | | | | Chest pain |
| may experience standard withdrawal symptoms. | | | | Muscle weakness |
| If you are interested in reducing your dosage so | | | | Jaundice |
| that you may eventually cease taking this | | | | Rash |
| medication, speak directly with your doctor | | | | Breathing complications |
| before doing so. Signs of withdrawal from Effexor | | | | If any severe side effects occur, it is vital that |
| XR may include the following symptoms: | | | | you seek medical attention immediately. |
| Vomiting | | | | |