Effexor and Rivastigmine drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Effexor (venlafaxine hydrochloride) and Rivastigmine (rivastigmine tartrate). Common drug interactions include body height decreased among females and confusional state among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Effexor and Rivastigmine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 27 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
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 Rivastigmine?
Rivastigmine has active ingredients of rivastigmine tartrate. It is often used in dementia. eHealthMe is studying from 7,517 Rivastigmine users. Check the latest studies of Rivastigmine.
27 people who take Effexor and Rivastigmine together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Effexor and Rivastigmine, by gender? *:
female:
- Body height decreased
- Confusional state
- Drug ineffective
- Hallucination (an experience involving the perception of something not present)
- Pain
- Transient ischaemic attack (a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by ischemia (loss of blood flow))
- Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
- Extrasystoles
- Heart rate increased
- Joint swelling
male:
- Confusional state
- Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
- Disease progression
- Disorientation (disability in which the senses of time, direction, and recognition of people and places)
- Epididymitis (pain in the scrotum or testicle)
- Fall
- Insomnia (sleeplessness)
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Orchitis (inflammation of the testes)
- Skin lesion
What are the common drug interactions of Effexor and Rivastigmine, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
- Atrioventricular block second degree (heart block second degree)
- Ventricular extrasystoles (premature cardiac contraction)
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
- Contusion (a type of hematoma of tissue in which capillaries)
- Drug ineffective
- Drug intolerance (drug sensitivity)
- Pneumonia
60+:
- Confusional state
- Hallucination (an experience involving the perception of something not present)
- Back pain
- Body height decreased
- Concussion (short loss of normal brain function in response to a head injury)
- Joint dislocation (a joint position is changed from normal position)
- Transient ischaemic attack (a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by ischemia (loss of blood flow))
- Constipation
- Crying
- Deep brain stimulation
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Parkinson's Disease: 8 people, 29.63%
- Pain: 7 people, 25.93%
- Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 6 people, 22.22%
- Thyroid Diseases: 5 people, 18.52%
- Memory Loss: 5 people, 18.52%
- Itching: 4 people, 14.81%
- Transient Ischaemic Attack (a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by ischemia (loss of blood flow)): 3 people, 11.11%
- Polycythaemia (proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells increases): 3 people, 11.11%
- High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 11.11%
- Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 2 people, 7.41%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Effectiveness of, side effects of, and alternative drugs to the 2 drugs:
- Effexor (99,493 reports)
- Rivastigmine (7,517 reports)
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on venlafaxine hydrochloride and rivastigmine tartrate (the active ingredients of Effexor and Rivastigmine, respectively), and Effexor and Rivastigmine (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
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.
Who is eHealthMe?
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