VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE

According to the FDA label: Venlafaxine hydrochloride extended-release capsules are indicated in adults for the treatment of: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) [see Clinical Studies (14.3) ] anic Disorder (PD) [see Clinical Studies (14.4) ] Venlafaxine hydrochloride extended-release capsules are a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) indicated for the treatment of adults with:…

69,658 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA (2002–2026)

This data reflects voluntary reports submitted to the FDA's Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). A report does not mean the medication caused the event. Data may be incomplete or contain errors. Learn more about FAERS.

Top Reported Adverse Events

The most frequently reported events in association with VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE in the FAERS database. These are events reported by patients taking this medication — not necessarily caused by it. A single report may include multiple events.

Who Is Reporting

Demographics of patients in FAERS reports that included this information. Not all reports include patient demographics.

By Sex

By Age Group

Reported Outcomes

Outcomes recorded in FAERS reports that included VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE. A single report may involve multiple reactions, each with a different outcome. These categories are defined by FDA reporting guidelines, not by PillSignal.

Number of FAERS reports received per quarter for VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Changes in volume may reflect shifts in prescribing rates, media attention, or reporting behavior — not changes in the medication's safety profile.

Other medications with similar adverse event profiles in FDA FAERS reports.

Data Source

This data is sourced from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via the OpenFDA API. PillSignal is not affiliated with the FDA.

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