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

Summary:

Rickets is reported as a side effect among people who take Effexor xr (venlafaxine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Protonix, and have Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Rickets 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 35,233 Effexor xr users. Check the latest studies of Effexor xr.

What is Rickets?

Rickets (softening of bones) is found to be associated with 1,089 drugs and 1,459 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Rickets.

On Jul, 13, 2026

31,325 people reported to have side effects when taking Effexor xr.
Among them, 56 people (0.18%) have Rickets.

Among these 56 people:

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

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

female: 88.89 %
male: 11.11 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Effexor xr? *

What are other side effects people have besides Rickets? *

Pain: 20 people, 35.71%
Fall: 18 people, 32.14%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 14 people, 25.00%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 14 people, 25.00%
Rib Fracture: 12 people, 21.43%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 12 people, 21.43%
High Blood Pressure: 12 people, 21.43%
Spinal Osteoarthritis (joint cartilage loss in spine): 11 people, 19.64%
Bone Disorder: 11 people, 19.64%
High Blood Cholesterol: 11 people, 19.64%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 13 people, 23.21%
High Blood Cholesterol: 8 people, 14.29%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 8 people, 14.29%
Pain: 8 people, 14.29%
Diabetes: 5 people, 8.93%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 8.93%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 5 people, 8.93%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 4 people, 7.14%
Thyroid Diseases: 4 people, 7.14%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 4 people, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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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