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

Summary:

Sneezing 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 - 6 months also take Provigil, and have High blood cholesterol.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sneezing 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 Sneezing?

Sneezing is found to be associated with 1,063 drugs and 1,267 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sneezing.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

31,325 people reported to have side effects when taking Effexor xr.
Among them, 29 people (0.09%) have Sneezing.

Among these 29 people:

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

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

female: 89.66 %
male: 10.34 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Effexor xr? *

What are other side effects people have besides Sneezing? *

Dizziness: 13 people, 44.83%
Cough: 12 people, 41.38%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 11 people, 37.93%
Diarrhea: 8 people, 27.59%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 7 people, 24.14%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 24.14%
Rhinorrhea (watery mucus discharge from the nose): 7 people, 24.14%
Constipation: 7 people, 24.14%
Pharyngolaryngeal Pain: 6 people, 20.69%
Itching: 6 people, 20.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 17.24%
Abscess (pus): 4 people, 13.79%
Dizziness: 4 people, 13.79%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 4 people, 13.79%
Thyroid Diseases: 3 people, 10.34%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 10.34%
Pain: 3 people, 10.34%
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): 2 people, 6.90%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 2 people, 6.90%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 2 people, 6.90%

* 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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