what is venlafaxine hcl used for
Effexor XR (venlafaxine hydrochloride extended-release) is an antidepressant used to treat patients with major depressive disorders such as panic and social disorders.Effexor XR is available as a generic termed venlafaxine.Common side effects of Effexor XR are nausea, constipation, insomnia, dizziness, asthenia, drowsiness, dry mouth, nervousness, strange dreams, blurred vision, changes in appetite or weight, decreased sex drive, impotence, difficulty having an orgasm, and sweating.ffexor XR contains venlafaxine hydrochloride in strengths of 37.5, 75, or 150 mg tablets. The dose is usually one tablet per day. Serious side effects of Effexor XR include clinical worsening of symptoms and suicide risk, especially in younger patients.