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EFFEXOR: 806 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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806
Total FAERS Reports
17 (2.1%)
Deaths Reported
99
Hospitalizations
806
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
10
Life-Threatening
22
Disabilities

First Report: 1990 · Latest Report: 20140617

What Are the Most Common EFFEXOR Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Drug hypersensitivity
94 reports (11.7%)
#2 Most Reported
Dizziness
72 reports (8.9%)
#3 Most Reported
Drug withdrawal syndrome
69 reports (8.6%)

All EFFEXOR Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Drug hypersensitivity 94 11.7% 0 0
Dizziness 72 8.9% 0 8
Drug withdrawal syndrome 69 8.6% 0 5
Drug ineffective 66 8.2% 0 8
Malaise 61 7.6% 0 6
Feeling abnormal 57 7.1% 0 3
Nausea 44 5.5% 0 4
Headache 43 5.3% 0 2
Depression 41 5.1% 0 5
Anxiety 32 4.0% 0 3
Insomnia 27 3.4% 0 6
Off label use 26 3.2% 0 1
Pain 26 3.2% 0 5
Weight increased 24 3.0% 0 7
Heart rate increased 23 2.9% 1 4
Hypertension 23 2.9% 0 3
Fatigue 22 2.7% 0 8
Crying 20 2.5% 0 3
Palpitations 20 2.5% 0 2
Tremor 20 2.5% 0 3

Who Reports EFFEXOR Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 53.5 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is EFFEXOR Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2000 1 0 0
2002 1 0 0
2004 4 0 0
2005 5 0 1
2006 8 1 2
2007 5 0 2
2008 6 0 0
2009 5 0 2
2010 9 0 1
2011 12 1 3
2012 33 1 8
2013 100 6 30
2014 146 3 24

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What Is EFFEXOR Used For?

IndicationReports
Depression 210
Anxiety 73
Product used for unknown indication 27
Major depression 21
Hot flush 19
Post-traumatic stress disorder 13
Panic attack 8
Bipolar disorder 7
Generalised anxiety disorder 6
Bipolar i disorder 5

EFFEXOR vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for EFFEXOR

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.