Effexor xr and Panic attacks - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Panic attacks is reported as a side effect among people who take Effexor xr (venlafaxine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Xanax, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Panic attacks when taking Effexor xr. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 31,325 people who have side effects when taking Effexor xr from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Effexor xr?

Effexor xr has active ingredients of venlafaxine hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 35,227 Effexor xr users. Check the latest studies of Effexor xr.

What is Panic attacks?

Panic attacks is found to be associated with 2,606 drugs and 2,065 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Panic attacks.

On Oct, 06, 2025

31,325 people reported to have side effects when taking Effexor xr.
Among them, 516 people (1.65%) have Panic attacks.

Among these 516 people:

How long have people been on Effexor xr when they have Panic attacks? *

What is the gender of people who have Panic attacks when taking Effexor xr? *

female: 80.87 %
male: 19.13 %

What is the age of people who have Panic attacks when taking Effexor xr? *

What are other drugs people take besides Effexor xr? *

What are other side effects people have besides Panic attacks? *

Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 141 people, 27.33%
Feeling Abnormal: 123 people, 23.84%
Suicidal Ideation: 119 people, 23.06%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 103 people, 19.96%
Dizziness: 90 people, 17.44%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 87 people, 16.86%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 87 people, 16.86%
Headache (pain in head): 86 people, 16.67%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 80 people, 15.50%
Drug Ineffective: 78 people, 15.12%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 35 people, 6.78%
High Blood Cholesterol: 21 people, 4.07%
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 21 people, 4.07%
High Blood Pressure: 20 people, 3.88%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 14 people, 2.71%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 13 people, 2.52%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 13 people, 2.52%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 12 people, 2.33%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 11 people, 2.13%
Hepatitis C: 11 people, 2.13%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Common drugs associated with Panic attacks:

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Common conditions associated with Panic attacks:

Depression: 4,389 reports
Antidepressant therapy: 4,375 reports
Anxiety aggravated: 3,663 reports
Apprehension: 3,662 reports
Pain: 2,123 reports
Alternative medicine - pain relief: 2,090 reports
Ms: 1,863 reports
Panic disorder: 1,831 reports
Panic attack: 1,767 reports
Hypertension: 1,717 reports

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on venlafaxine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Effexor xr) and Effexor xr (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.

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?

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).

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