Effexor and Catatonia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Catatonia is reported as a side effect among people who take Effexor (venlafaxine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Risperdal, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Catatonia when taking Effexor. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 92,291 people who have side effects when taking Effexor 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 Catatonia?

Catatonia (unresponsive to external stimuli) is found to be associated with 376 drugs and 521 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Catatonia.

On Jul, 19, 2026

92,291 people reported to have side effects when taking Effexor.
Among them, 54 people (0.06%) have Catatonia.

Among these 54 people:

How long have people been on Effexor when they have Catatonia? *

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

female: 61.11 %
male: 38.89 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Effexor? *

What are other side effects people have besides Catatonia? *

Confusion: 11 people, 20.37%
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 10 people, 18.52%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 9 people, 16.67%
Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased: 9 people, 16.67%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 8 people, 14.81%
Memory Loss: 8 people, 14.81%
Acute Kidney Failure: 7 people, 12.96%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 12.96%
Drowsiness: 7 people, 12.96%
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (a life-threatening neurological disorder most often caused by an adverse reaction to neuroleptic or antipsychotic agents): 7 people, 12.96%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 4 people, 7.41%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 3 people, 5.56%
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): 3 people, 5.56%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 3.70%
Tardive Dyskinesia (a disorder that involves involuntary movements): 2 people, 3.70%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 3.70%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 2 people, 3.70%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 2 people, 3.70%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 1.85%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 1 person, 1.85%

* 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) and Effexor (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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