Dangerous Drug Alert: The Antidepressant Effexor

What is Effexor?

Effexor, known generically as venlafaxine, is an antidepressant from the family of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Effexor is used to restore the chemical balance in the brain by increasing the supply of a chemical messenger called serotonin. Manufactured by Wyeth, Effexor is also prescribed to relieve abnormal anxiety.

Effexor Controversy

In December 2004, authorities in the United Kingdom announced new labeling for the antidepressant drug Effexor and other antidepressant drugs known as SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors).

For Effexor and the SSRIs, the British regulators strengthened warnings about:

• suicidal thoughts and behaviors
• certain withdrawal effects

Patients with heart disease or high blood pressure were also warned not to use Effexor.

FDA Warning

FDA requires all antidepressant medications to have a "black box" warning about the increased risk of suicide in teenagers and children. But, a black box warning does not prohibit the use of antidepressants in children and teenagers.

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