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Venlafaxine Hydrochloride and Seizures

Result of checking the interaction of drug Venlafaxine Hydrochloride and disease Seizures for safety when used together.

Check result:

Venlafaxine Hydrochloride <> Seizures

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

SNRI antidepressants may trigger seizures and should be administered with caution in patients with a seizure disorder.

References:

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Schlienger RG, Klink MH, Eggenberger C, Drewe J "Seizures associated with therapeutic doses of venlafaxine and trimipramine." Ann Pharmacother 34 (2000): 1402-5
"Product Information. Effexor (venlafaxine)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories, Philadelphia, PA.
Khan A, Fabre LF, Rudolph R "Venlafaxine in depressed outpatients." Psychopharmacol Bull 27 (1991): 141-4

Venlafaxine Hydrochloride

Generic Name: venlafaxine

Brand Name: Effexor XR, Effexor

Synonyms: Venlafaxine

What is Venlafaxine Hydrochloride?