Venlafaxine 25 mg Immediate Release Tablets — Generic For Effexor — Alembic

Medication Summary

Medication Summary: This section summarizes DailyMed drug label information to make the label easier to understand. It is not a substitute for the official label, pharmacist counseling, prescriber instructions, or medical advice.

Overview

Venlafaxine tablets are a prescription antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder in adults. The label says the effectiveness was shown in short-term controlled trials, and long-term treatment should be periodically re-evaluated.

The label includes important safety warnings about suicidal thinking and behavior, especially in children, adolescents, and young adults, and says venlafaxine tablets are not approved for pediatric patients. Patients should be monitored closely for worsening depression, unusual behavior changes, or suicidality.

The label also warns about serotonin syndrome, sustained increases in blood pressure, angle-closure glaucoma, discontinuation symptoms if the medicine is stopped suddenly, and possible sexual side effects. It also notes that venlafaxine tablets should not be used with MAOIs in the situations listed in the label.

Storage Information

protection, if needed, may be indicated if performed soon after ingestion or in symptomatic patients. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature] in a dry place. Dispense in a well-closed container as defined in the USP. store venlafaxine tablets? • Store venlafaxine tablets at room temperature between 68°F and 77°F (20°C to 25°C).

Key Counseling Points

• This medicine is a prescription antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder.
• Take it exactly as prescribed and do not change your dose without speaking with the prescriber.
• Do not stop venlafaxine suddenly; the label says dose reduction should be gradual when possible.
• Watch for worsening depression, unusual behavior changes, or suicidal thoughts, especially when starting treatment or changing the dose.
• Tell the prescriber about other medicines you take, especially MAOIs and other serotonergic drugs, because serious interactions can occur.
• Seek medical help right away if symptoms of serotonin syndrome occur, such as agitation, hallucinations, fast heart rate, sweating, fever, muscle stiffness, tremor, or diarrhea.
• The label warns that venlafaxine can raise blood pressure, so blood pressure should be monitored regularly.
• Tell the prescriber about any history of bipolar disorder, glaucoma, liver disease, or kidney disease, since the label includes warnings for these conditions.
• Possible side effects mentioned in the label include anxiety, nervousness, insomnia, weight loss, and sexual dysfunction.
• Keep all follow-up visits so the prescriber can check whether treatment is still helpful and safe.

Helpful Patient Education

Venlafaxine tablets are a prescription antidepressant listed on DailyMed for the treatment of major depressive disorder. Label information highlights the importance of close monitoring for mood changes, suicidality, serotonin syndrome, blood pressure increases, and discontinuation symptoms if treatment is stopped too quickly.

This pharmacy education summary is based on the product label for venlafaxine tablets by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. It is intended to help patients understand the main labeled uses, warnings, precautions, and counseling points described in the official labeling.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-07-09 03:11:49