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Weight Gain. Switched From Anafranil To Venlafaxine. Side Effects?

HI doctor
I have been taking Anafranil for 2 year and i have gain weight from 68kg to 87kg . i had enough with it so my doctor put me on a new medicine called Venlafaxine 37.5mg once a day I have been taking it now for 2days, but I am worried about the side effect I red that this medicine does increase cholesterol level and blood pressure .
please help me
Kind regards
Wed, 17 Apr 2013
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Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hi,
Venalafaxine has the following side effects.
Nausea - 37% (placebo 11%)
Somnolence - 23% (9%)
Dry mouth - 22% (11%)
Dizziness - 19% (7%)
Insomnia - 18% (10%)
Constipation - 15% (7%)
Nervousness - 13% (6%)
Abnormal ejaculation/orgasm - 12% (0%)
Sweating - 12% (3%)
Asthenia - 12% (6%)
Anorexia - 11% (2%)
Impotence - 6% (0%)
Anxiety - 6% (3%)
Vomiting - 6% (2%)
Blurred vision - 6% (2%)
Tremor - 5% (1%)
Chills - 3% (0%)
Yawn - 3% (0%)
As you can see increasing cholesterol as well as increase in blood pressure in NOT the common side effect of this medication, you can continue to take this medication as prescribed.
Thanks.
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Weight Gain. Switched From Anafranil To Venlafaxine. Side Effects?

Hi, Venalafaxine has the following side effects. Nausea - 37% (placebo 11%) Somnolence - 23% (9%) Dry mouth - 22% (11%) Dizziness - 19% (7%) Insomnia - 18% (10%) Constipation - 15% (7%) Nervousness - 13% (6%) Abnormal ejaculation/orgasm - 12% (0%) Sweating - 12% (3%) Asthenia - 12% (6%) Anorexia - 11% (2%) Impotence - 6% (0%) Anxiety - 6% (3%) Vomiting - 6% (2%) Blurred vision - 6% (2%) Tremor - 5% (1%) Chills - 3% (0%) Yawn - 3% (0%) As you can see increasing cholesterol as well as increase in blood pressure in NOT the common side effect of this medication, you can continue to take this medication as prescribed. Thanks.