How effective is Effexor for Hot Flush? (a real world drug study)

Summary:

Overall ratings: 3.1/5
Long term ratings: 3.1/5

This is a phase IV clinical study of how effective Effexor (venlafaxine hydrochloride) is for Hot flush and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 59 Effexor users and is updated continuously.

What is Effexor?

Effexor has active ingredients of venlafaxine hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 99,493 Effexor users. Check the latest studies of Effexor.

What is Hot flush?

Hot flush (sudden feelings of heat) is found to be associated with 1,770 drugs and 2,343 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hot flush.


On Jul, 21, 2026

59 people are studied for taking Effexor in Hot flush

Overall effectiveness (number of people):

Does Effexor work for your Hot flush (overall)?

Long term (1+ years) effectiveness (number of people):

Does Effexor work for your Hot flush (long term)?

Effexor effectiveness for Hot flush (number of people):

Overall:
  • not at all: 5
  • somewhat: 9
  • moderate: 22
  • high: 20
  • very high: 3
Long Term:
  • not at all: 2
  • somewhat: 7
  • moderate: 13
  • high: 12
  • very high: 2

Gender of people who take Effexor for Hot flush *:

  • female: 100 %
  • male: 0.0 %

Age of people who take Effexor for Hot flush *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 18.64 %
  • 50-59: 57.63 %
  • 60+: 23.73 %

Who find Effexor more effective for Hot Flush?

Gender of people who take Effexor for Hot flush *:

  • female: 100 %
  • male: 0.0 %

Age of people who take Effexor for Hot flush *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 21.74 %
  • 50-59: 56.52 %
  • 60+: 21.74 %

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Effexor?

- You can start a phase IV clinical trial to monitor Effexor safety and effectiveness.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on venlafaxine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Effexor) and Effexor (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study neither.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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