Pfizer Issues Voluntary Recall Due To Possible Drugs Mix-up
Pfizer has initiated a nationwide voluntary recall of one lot of 30-count Effexor XR® (venlafaxine HCl) 150 mg extended-release capsules, one lot of 90-count Effexor XR (venlafaxine HCl) 150 mg extended-release capsules and one lot of 90-count Greenstone LLC-branded Venlafaxine HCl 150 mg extended-release capsules. (Source: Pharmaceutical Online News)
Source: Pharmaceutical Online News - March 10, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Pfizer Recalls Effexor Antidepressant
Title: Pfizer Recalls Effexor AntidepressantCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/8/2014 11:04:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/10/2014 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Depression General)
Source: MedicineNet Depression General - March 10, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Pfizer Recalls Effexor Antidepressant
(Source: eMedicineHealth.com)
Source: eMedicineHealth.com - March 10, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Antidepressant Effexor recalled by Pfizer
NEW YORK, March 9 (UPI) -- Pharmaceuticals manufacturer Pfizer Inc. said Sunday certain lots of the antidepressant Effexor will be recalled after another medication was found in a bottle. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 9, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Pfizer Recalls Effexor Antidepressant
Pfizer Inc. has issued a recall for the antidepressant Effexor (venlafaxine HCI) because it may have been contaminated with a heart drug. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - March 7, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Nationwide Recall of Antidepressant IssuedNationwide Recall of Antidepressant Issued
A nationwide recall of 3 different lots of the antidepressant Effexor has been issued by the drug's manufacturer due to possible contamination with a heart drug that could have fatal consequences. News Alerts (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 7, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psychiatry News Alert Source Type: news
Effexor XR 150 Mg Extended-Release Capsules (Pfizer) and Venlafaxine HCl 150 Mg Extended-Release Capsules (Greenstone): Recall - Possible Presence of Tikosyn Capsules
The use of Tikosyn by an Effexor XR/Venlafaxine HCl patient could cause serious adverse health consequences that could be fatal. (Source: FDA MedWatch)
Source: FDA MedWatch - March 7, 2014 Category: American Health Source Type: news
A review of the suitability of duloxetine and venlafaxine for use in patients with depression in primary care with a focus on cardiovascular safety, suicide and mortality due to antidepressant overdose - Taylor D, Lenox-Smith A, Bradley A.
Depression and anxiety disorders are among the most common disorders treated by general practitioners (GPs) in the UK. Since both disorders are associated with a significantly increased risk of suicide, including with antidepressant overdose, the safety of... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - November 15, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Poisoning Source Type: news
New MsFLASH Results Add Another Choice in Hot Flash TherapyNew MsFLASH Results Add Another Choice in Hot Flash Therapy
Pooled MsFLASH findings show the efficacy of the antidepressants venlafaxine and escitalopram in women with vasomotor symptoms. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news
What is Effexor (venlafaxine)?
Effexor (Venlafaxine) is an antidepressant, belonging to the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) class of drugs, used for the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. The drug, currently marketed by Pfizer, is the most prescribed SNRI in the U.S. and one of the most commonly prescribed antidepressants. As an SNRI, Effexor works by increasing and regulating the levels of two different neurotransmitters in the brain: norepinephrine and serotonin... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Depression Source Type: news
Effexor (R) Xr Approved for the Treatment of...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved EFFEXOR(r) XR (venlafaxine HCl) for the treatment of patients with social anxiety disorder, which may affect up to 13 percent of Americans at some point in their lives. (Source: About.com Mental Health)
Source: About.com Mental Health - July 13, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Tags: health Source Type: news
Effexor and Effexor XR (Venlafaxine)
Information about Effexor (venlafaxine), an antidepressant used especially for treatment-resistant depression and also for long-term anxiety. Effexor is also sold in an extended-release version, Effexor XR. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - July 12, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Information about Some of the Newer 'Atypical'...
Information about some of the newer 'atypical' antidepressants - Buspar buspirone Desyrel trazodone Effexor venlafaxine Remeron mirtazapine Serzone nefazodone Wellbutrin bupropion. (Source: About.com Mental Health)
Source: About.com Mental Health - June 9, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Tags: health Source Type: news
About Effexor -Venlafaxine
Personal experiences with the antidepressant Effexor - generic Venlafaxine - written by members of the About Bipolar Disorder Forum Community. From our Speaking from Experience series. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - June 6, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Meds Don't Help Anymore
Tortoiseshell on our forum asked the following question:
I feel it is time for me to change meds or add something to the current meds.
I am currently on Pristiq 100mg/day and Lamictal 200 mg/day. Increasing the dose didn't help, but worsened the side effects. These meds worked relatively well for me for 3 years until last September I had very emotionally difficult situation and got into destructive relationship. It threw me back again. Since then I haven't been able to enjoy myself and life despite of going to counseling weekly. Just not getting better.
I am seeing my psychiatrist next week. She is very flexi...
Source: About.com Depression - May 30, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
