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FDA Warning: Serotonin Syndrome
In 2006, the FDA issued a warning against using triptan drugs and certain antidepressant medications at the same time. Combining a triptan with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) or selective serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) can result in serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by excess levels of the brain chemical serotonin.
- The FDAs warning names the following antidepressan...
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Anxiety Medications: Effexor
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertGeneric name: Venlafaxine Effexor is an SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor)... Read more »
Any good substitutes that are all natural for Effexor XR
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert...wrote... Any good substitutes that are all natural for Effexor XR? I have been suffering with... Read more »
11/20/07 #8 - Effexor, Fioricet, and Imitrex?
By Ask the Clinician , Health ExpertFull Question:I take 150 of Effexor a day for mild OCD can I take Fioricet with the Effexor. I... Read more »
06/18/07 #4 - Imitrex and Effexor? Diarrhea?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert...just learned that taking antidepressants such as Effexor (350mg daily) may not be in my best... Read more »
05/14/07 #6 - Worse and worse headaches, Provigil, sleep issues?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert...the correct prescription, and take a low dose of Effexor for anxiety. I also take Provigil daily... Read more »
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Migraine Medications: Preventive, Abortive, and Rescue
...antidepressants such as amitriptyline SSRI antidepressants such as Lexapro SNRI antidepressants such as Effexor MAOI antidepressants such as Nardil Cox-2 Enzyme Inhibitors such as Celebrex ... Read more »How Antidepressants are Used to Treat Anxiety
...Paroxetine (Paxil)Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)• Paroxetine (Paxil)• Venlafaxine (Effexor)• Fluoxetine (Prozac)• Imipramine (Tofranil)• Escitalopram... Read more »Anxiety Disorders: Treatment
...DisorderBenzodiazepines; buspirone; SSRIs and some tricyclic antidepressants, particularly extended release venlafaxine (Effexor). Antipsychotics in severe cases. Investigative drugs include... Read more »Fibromyalgia Medication
...and weight gain.Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) such as Cymbalta, Effexor and Savella are the newest and perhaps most promising class of antidepressants ... Read more »Migraine Preventive Medications
...norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs): duloxetine hydrochloride, aka Cymbalta venlafaxine, aka Effexor, Effexor XR Other Antidepressants: bupropion, aka Wellbutrin, Zyban mirtazepine,... Read more »Images
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...directed by your doctor. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to... Read more »
...not share this medication with others. Psychiatric/medical check-ups or lab tests (e.g., blood... Read more »
...dose of any of these medications. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop some of the... Read more »
Venlafaxine is an antidepressant (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor type-SNRI) used in... Read more »
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December 03, 2008A new study published in the journal Pharmacotherapy has found that 14 prescription medications need more evidence before they are prescribed for... Read summary »
Clinical trial: Paxil and Effexor for depression in Parkinson's disease
October 02, 2008This is a study to determine if two medications, Paxil and Effexor, can help control depression in patients with Parkinson's disease. This national... Read summary »
Doctor accused of fabricating pain drug studies
March 16, 2009Massachusetts anesthesiologist Dr. Scott Reuben has been accused of fabricating results in more than 20 published studies that claimed to show... Read summary »
Does Effexor withdrawal cause "brain shivers"?
October 02, 2008A depression expert explores reports from depression forum users about so-called "brain shivers" in people who stop taking Effexor. The adverse side... Read summary »
Watchdog: Effexor needs stronger warnings about risk of homicidal thoughts
October 02, 2008The Medical Accountability Network has criticized Wyeth for not making the public more aware that Effexor may cause homicidal thoughts in some users.... Read summary »
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