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In one case, toxic hepatitis discontinue effexor xr with discontinue effexor xr dose (37.5 mg/day) venlafaxine was reported in a patient with a history of chronic discontinue effexor xr side effects have included flushing. Endocrine side effects reported in premarketing Phase 3 trials have rarely included galactorrhea, goiter, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodule, and thyroiditis. Symptoms resolved following discontinuation of therapy. Genitourinary side effects have frequently included male and female sexual dysfunction such as abnormal ejaculation in up to 16% of male patients, decreased libido (13%), impotence (13%), and organic dysfunction (anorgasmia or abnormal orgasm) in up to 8% of female patients. Genitourinary side effects reported in premarketing Phase 3 trials have included prostatic disorder (prostatitis, enlarged prostate, and prostate irritability), impaired urination, albuminuria, amenorrhea, cystitis, dysuria, hematuria, leukorrhea, menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, nocturia, breast pain, polyuria, urinary incontinence, urinary retention, urinary urgency, vaginal hemorrhage, discontinue effexor xr abortion, anuria, breast discharge, breast engorgement, balanitis, breast enlargement, endometriosis, female lactation, fibrocystic breast, calcium crystalluria, cervicitis, orchitis, ovarian cyst, bladder pain, prolonged erection, gynecomastia (male), hypomenorrhea, mastitis, menopause, oliguria, salpingitis, urolithiasis, uterine hemorrhage, uterine spasm, and vaginal dryness. Withdrawal symptoms were reported to include brief bursts of dizziness associated with headache, anxiety, irritability, agitation, insomnia, paresthesias, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, tremor, fatigue, sweating, and worsening of depression (similar to symptoms reported after withdrawal from selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). The conditions and duration of exposure to venlafaxine in both development programs varied greatly, and included (in overlapping categories) open and double-blind studies, uncontrolled and controlled studies, inpatient (Effexor only) and outpatient studies, fixed-dose and titration studies. Although these events occurred during treatment discontinue effexor xr venlafaxine, causality has not been determined. A case of dose-related increase of discontinue effexor xr pressure caused by venlafaxine use has been reported. Metabolic Metabolic side effects have included weight loss (3%). Metabolic side effects reported in premarketing Phase 3 trials have included discontinue effexor xr gain, increased alkaline phosphatase, dehydration, hypercholesteremia, hyperglycemia, hyperlipemia, hypoglycemia, hypokalemia, increased SGOT (AST), increased SGPT discontinue effexor xr thirst, bilirubinemia, increased BUN, increased creatinine, diabetes mellitus, glycosuria, gout, abnormal healing, hemochromatosis, hypercalcinuria, hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, hyperuricemia, hypocholesteremia, hyponatremia, hypophosphatemia, hypoproteinemia, and uremia. However, there is a dose dependency for blood pressure increase. Laboratory Changes Of the serum chemistry and hematology parameters monitored during clinical trials with Effexor, a statistically significant difference with placebo was seen only for serum cholesterol. Although these events occurred during treatment with venlafaxine, causality has not been discontinue effexor xr side effects have included rhabdomyolysis. Musculoskeletal side effects reported in premarketing Phase 3 trials have included arthralgia, arthritis, arthrosis, bone spurs, bursitis, leg cramps, myasthenia, tenosynovitis, bone pain, pathological fracture, muscle cramp, muscle spasms, musculoskeletal stiffness, myopathy, osteoporosis, osteosclerosis, plantar fasciitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and tendon rupture.

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Following discontinuation of venlafaxine, symptoms resolved within approximately 72 discontinue effexor xr Clinically relevant increases in serum cholesterol, defined as 1) a final on-therapy increase in serum cholesterol ≥50 mg/dL from baseline and to a value ≥261 mg/dL or 2) an average on‑therapy increase in serum cholesterol ≥50 mg/dL from baseline and to a value ≥261 mg/dL, were recorded in 5.3% of venlafaxine-treated patients and 0.0% of placebo-treated patients. ECG Changes In an analysis of ECGs obtained in 769 patients treated with Effexor and 450 patients treated with placebo in controlled clinical trials, the only statistically significant difference observed was for heart rate, ie, a mean increase from baseline of 4 beats per minute for Effexor. Although these events occurred during treatment with venlafaxine, causality has not been determined. Respiratory Respiratory side effects have frequently included pharyngitis, sinusitis, and yawning. Respiratory side discontinue effexor xr reported in premarketing Phase 3 trials have included increased cough, dyspnea, asthma, chest congestion, epistaxis, hyperventilation, laryngismus, laryngitis, pneumonia, voice alteration, atelectasis, hemoptysis, hypoventilation, hypoxia, larynx edema, pleurisy, pulmonary embolus, and sleep apnea. Hyponatremia tends to develop within the first few weeks of treatment (range 3 to 120 days) and typically resolves within 2 weeks (range discontinue effexor xr hours to 6 weeks) after therapy has been discontinued with some patients requiring treatment. All reported events are included except those already listed in Table 2 and those events for which a drug cause was remote. Hyponatremia tends discontinue effexor xr develop within the first few weeks of treatment (range 3 to 120 days) and typically resolves within 2 weeks (range 48 hours to 6 weeks) after therapy has been discontinued with some patients requiring treatment. Although these events occurred during treatment with venlafaxine, causality has not been determined. Impaired coordination and balance have been reported discontinue effexor xr postmarketing studies. Seizures have been reported in 0.26% of treated patients during premarketing testing. Following discontinuation of discontinue effexor xr symptoms discontinue effexor xr within approximately 72 hours. These antidepressants have marked dose-dependent effects on rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, causing reductions in discontinue effexor xr overall amount of REM sleep over the night and delays the first entry into REM sleep (increased REM sleep discontinue effexor xr latency (ROL)), both in healthy subjects and depressed patients. In addition, in premarketing assessment of Effexor XR (the discontinue effexor xr release form of venlafaxine), multiple doses were administered to 705 patients in Phase 3 major depressive disorder studies and Effexor was administered to 96 patients. The proposed mechanism for the development of hyponatremia involves the syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) via release of antidiuretic hormone. Use of venlafaxine has been associated with small but statistically significant discontinue effexor xr in total cholesterol, high- density lipoprotein cholesterol and low- density lipoprotein cholesterol. Renal Renal side effects reported in premarketing Phase 3 trials have included kidney discontinue effexor xr kidney pain, abnormal kidney function, and pyelonephritis. In the event that therapy is not reintroduced, withdrawal symptoms may last from 5 to 7 days before resolving spontaneously. In one case report, withdrawal- induced full mania developed in a 33- year- old patient following abrupt termination of treatment with venlafaxine extended-release (150 mg daily for 10 weeks). Hepatic Hepatic side effects have included toxic hepatitis. Although these events occurred during treatment with venlafaxine, causality has not been determined. A case of discontinue effexor xr increase of intraocular pressure caused by venlafaxine use has been reported. Metabolic Metabolic side effects have included weight loss (3%). Metabolic side effects reported in premarketing Phase 3 trials have included weight gain, increased alkaline phosphatase, dehydration, hypercholesteremia, hyperglycemia, hyperlipemia, hypoglycemia, hypokalemia, increased SGOT (AST), increased SGPT (ALT), thirst, bilirubinemia, increased BUN, increased creatinine, diabetes mellitus, glycosuria, gout, abnormal healing, hemochromatosis, hypercalcinuria, hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, hyperuricemia, hypocholesteremia, hyponatremia, hypophosphatemia, hypoproteinemia, and uremia. All reported events are included except those already listed in Table 2 and those events for which a drug cause was remote. Dyskinesia has also discontinue effexor xr reported. Venlafaxine has been reported to increase the pain tolerance threshold to electrical sural nerve stimulation and the threshold at which pain increases (pain summation). One case of serotonin syndrome has been reported which is believed to have been precipitated by the combination of discontinue effexor xr and trazodone. One small study has suggested that venlafaxine may improve attention, concentration, memory, and reaction time performance after single oral doses. Nervous system side effects reported in premarketing Phase 3 trials have included amnesia, confusion, depersonalization, hypesthesia, abnormal thinking, trismus, vertigo, akathisia, apathy, ataxia, circumoral paresthesia, central nervous system (CNS) stimulation, hostility, hyperesthesia, hyperkinesia, hypotonia, incoordination, myoclonus, neuralgia, neuropathy, seizure, abnormal speech, stupor, adjustment disorder, akinesia, alcohol abuse, aphasia, bradykinesia, buccoglossal syndrome, cerebrovascular accident, feeling drunk, loss of consciousness, dementia, dystonia, increased energy, facial paralysis, abnormal discontinue effexor xr Guillain-Barre Syndrome, hyperchlorhydria, hypokinesia, hysteria, impulse control difficulties, increased libido, motion sickness, neuritis, nystagmus, paresis, decreased or increased reflexes, and torticollis. Although these events occurred during treatment with venlafaxine, causality has not been determined. Musculoskeletal Musculoskeletal side effects have included rhabdomyolysis. Musculoskeletal side effects reported in premarketing discontinue effexor xr 3 trials have included arthralgia, arthritis, arthrosis, bone spurs, bursitis, leg cramps, myasthenia, tenosynovitis, bone pain, pathological fracture, muscle cramp, muscle spasms, musculoskeletal stiffness, myopathy, osteoporosis, osteosclerosis, plantar fasciitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and tendon discontinue effexor xr Some of these drugs (i.e., bupropion, mirtazapine, nefazodone, trazodone, trimipramine) appear to have a modest or minimal effect on REM sleep. Cardiovascular There are reports of sustained discontinue effexor xr (some requiring immediate treatment). Although discontinue effexor xr events occurred during treatment with venlafaxine, causality has not been determined. Psychiatric Psychiatric side effects have included visual hallucinations, hypomania, and mania. Psychiatric side effects reported in premarketing Phase 3 trials have included emotional lability, delusions, euphoria, hallucinations, manic reaction, psychosis, suicidal discontinue effexor xr abnormal/changed behavior, homicidal ideation, paranoid reaction, and psychotic depression. In one case, toxic hepatitis associated with low dose (37.5 mg/day) venlafaxine was reported in a patient with a history of chronic hepatitis. Endocrine Endocrine side effects have included flushing. Endocrine side effects reported in premarketing Phase 3 trials have rarely included galactorrhea, goiter, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodule, and thyroiditis. Symptoms resolved following discontinuation of therapy. Genitourinary side effects have frequently included male and female sexual discontinue effexor xr such as abnormal ejaculation in up to 16% of male patients, decreased libido (13%), impotence (13%), and organic dysfunction (anorgasmia or abnormal orgasm) in up to 8% of female patients. Genitourinary side effects reported in premarketing Phase 3 trials have included prostatic disorder (prostatitis, enlarged prostate, and prostate irritability), impaired urination, albuminuria, discontinue effexor xr cystitis, dysuria, hematuria, leukorrhea, menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, nocturia, breast pain, polyuria, urinary incontinence, urinary retention, urinary urgency, vaginal hemorrhage, vaginitis, abortion, anuria, breast discharge, breast engorgement, discontinue effexor xr breast enlargement, endometriosis, female lactation, fibrocystic breast, calcium crystalluria, cervicitis, orchitis, ovarian cyst, bladder pain, prolonged erection, gynecomastia (male), hypomenorrhea, mastitis, menopause, oliguria, salpingitis, urolithiasis, uterine hemorrhage, uterine spasm, and discontinue effexor xr dryness. These antidepressants have marked dose-dependent effects on rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, causing reductions in the overall amount of REM sleep over the night and delays the first entry into REM discontinue effexor xr (increased REM sleep onset latency (ROL)), both in healthy subjects and depressed patients. Although these events occurred during treatment with venlafaxine, causality has not been determined. Symptoms resolved following treatment with IV steroids and antidepressant therapy was safely switched to paroxetine. The conditions and duration of exposure to venlafaxine in both development discontinue effexor xr varied greatly, and included (in overlapping categories) open and double-blind studies, uncontrolled and controlled studies, inpatient (Effexor only) and outpatient studies, fixed-dose and titration studies. The proposed mechanism for the development of hyponatremia involves the syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) via release of antidiuretic hormone. Use of venlafaxine has been associated with small but statistically significant increases in total cholesterol, high- density lipoprotein cholesterol and low- density lipoprotein cholesterol. Renal Renal side effects reported in premarketing Phase 3 trials have included kidney calculus, kidney pain, abnormal kidney function, and pyelonephritis. Although these events occurred during treatment with venlafaxine, causality has not been determined. There have been a minimum of discontinue effexor xr fifteen cases of hyponatremia in which at least one was life threatening, including at least one case of recurrent venlafaxine- induced hyponatremia after rechallenge. A recent short-term study (6 weeks) has reported an average weight loss of 2 to 3 pounds in patients treated with venlafaxine. Numerous cases of hyponatremia have been reported following treatment with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). The reduction in REM sleep is greatest early in treatment, but gradually returns towards baseline during long-term therapy; however, ROL remains long. Clinically relevant increases in discontinue effexor xr cholesterol, defined as 1) a final on-therapy increase in serum cholesterol ≥50 mg/dL from baseline and to a value ≥261 mg/dL or 2) an average on‑therapy increase in serum cholesterol ≥50 mg/dL from baseline and to a value ≥261 mg/dL, were recorded in 5.3% of venlafaxine-treated patients and 0.0% of placebo-treated patients. ECG Changes In an analysis of discontinue effexor xr obtained in 769 patients treated with Effexor and 450 patients treated with placebo in controlled clinical trials, the only statistically significant difference observed was for heart rate, ie, a mean increase from baseline of 4 beats per minute for Effexor.