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

Summary:

Sinus tachycardia is reported as a side effect among people who take Effexor xr (venlafaxine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Effexor, and have Schizophrenia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sinus tachycardia 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 35,235 Effexor xr users. Check the latest studies of Effexor xr.

What is Sinus tachycardia?

Sinus tachycardia (a heart rhythm with elevated rate of impulses originating from the sinoatrial node) is found to be associated with 1,266 drugs and 1,412 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sinus tachycardia.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

31,325 people reported to have side effects when taking Effexor xr.
Among them, 57 people (0.18%) have Sinus tachycardia.

Could Effexor xr cause Sinus tachycardia?

Among these 57 people:

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

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

female: 68.42 %
male: 31.58 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Effexor xr? *

What are other side effects people have besides Sinus tachycardia? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 21 people, 36.84%
Chest Pain: 15 people, 26.32%
High Blood Pressure: 15 people, 26.32%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 14 people, 24.56%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 13 people, 22.81%
Fall: 12 people, 21.05%
Dizziness: 11 people, 19.30%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 10 people, 17.54%
High Blood Cholesterol: 10 people, 17.54%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 9 people, 15.79%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 5 people, 8.77%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 4 people, 7.02%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 4 people, 7.02%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 5.26%
Birth Control: 3 people, 5.26%
Psychotic Disorder: 3 people, 5.26%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 5.26%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 3 people, 5.26%
Hiv Test Positive: 3 people, 5.26%
Back Pain: 2 people, 3.51%

* 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.

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