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GlossaryVenlafaxine (Effexor)

prescription medication for depression and anxiety, known as Effexor

Venlafaxine, also known by the brand name Effexor, is a prescription medication primarily used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety, and panic disorder. It belongs to a class of drugs called serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), which work by increasing the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine, neurotransmitters that help regulate mood and anxiety.

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research Side Effects of Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Monitoring and Minimizing Toxicity

228 citations , February 2003 in “Urology”

Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer can cause sexual, physical, and psychological side effects, and doctors should manage these carefully.

research Fluoxetine- and Sertraline-Related Hair Loss in a Teenager: A Case Report

5 citations , February 2013 in “Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bulteni-bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology”

A teenager lost hair due to fluoxetine and sertraline, but it grew back after stopping these drugs and switching to a different one.

research Urinary Incontinence Due to Overactive Detrusor Muscle: A Rare Side Effect of Venlafaxine

4 citations , January 2015 in “Case Reports in Urology”

Venlafaxine can cause urinary incontinence in rare cases.

research Venlafaxine Induced Hair Loss: A Case Report

2 citations , February 2016 in “Düşünen Adam”

Venlafaxine can cause hair loss, which stops after discontinuation.

research Cerebral Ischemia Related to Isotretinoin; Venlafaxine-Induced Alopecia; Cognitive Dysfunction with Tolterodine; Retinal Artery Occlusion After Injection of Long-Acting Risperidone; Olanzapine-Induced Chylomicronemia Presenting as Pancreatitis; Metabolic Effects of the Atypical Antipsychotics – An Editorial; Another Drug-Induced Pancreatitis – This One Caused by a Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor; Suicide Attempts Related to Antidepressant Medications

November 2007 in “Hospital pharmacy”

The conclusion is that healthcare professionals should report adverse drug reactions to improve medication safety and patient care.

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community Finasteride is one of the best decisions I ever made

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 306 upvotes 2 years ago

This conversation is about the effectiveness of Finasteride and Minoxidil as treatments for hair loss, with SnooBooks5080 claiming positive results from using both medications. However, other participants in the conversation caution that there are potential side effects to be aware of when taking Finasteride and advise people to do their research before making a decision.

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in Update 102 upvotes 3 years ago

A user's experience with hair loss treatments, including Finasteride, Minoxidil, Nizoral Shampoo, Rosemary Oil, Vitamin D, Biotin, Vitamin C, Zinc and Dermarolling, that have not been successful over the past 14 months. Other users gave advice on how to cope with the issue, such as exercising, changing mindset, and shaving their head.