Effexor and Cerebral oedema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cerebral oedema is reported as a side effect among people who take Effexor (venlafaxine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Risperdal, and have Colorectal cancer stage iv.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cerebral oedema 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 99,496 Effexor users. Check the latest studies of Effexor.

What is Cerebral oedema?

Cerebral oedema (swelling of brain) is found to be associated with 190 drugs and 50 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cerebral oedema.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

92,291 people reported to have side effects when taking Effexor.
Among them, 16 people (0.02%) have Cerebral oedema.

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Effexor when they have Cerebral oedema? *

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

female: 62.5 %
male: 37.5 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Effexor? *

Amitriptyline Hydrochloride: 3 people, 18.75%
Risperdal: 3 people, 18.75%
Meprobamate: 2 people, 12.50%
Oxycontin: 2 people, 12.50%
Ambien: 2 people, 12.50%
Clonazepam: 2 people, 12.50%
Levothroid: 2 people, 12.50%
Lupron Depot: 2 people, 12.50%
Neurontin: 2 people, 12.50%
Alcohol: 2 people, 12.50%

What are other side effects people have besides Cerebral oedema? *

Status Epilepticus (a life-threatening condition in which the brain is in a state of persistent seizure): 7 people, 43.75%
Fall: 6 people, 37.50%
Pneumonia Aspiration (bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree): 5 people, 31.25%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 5 people, 31.25%
Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 5 people, 31.25%
Rhabdomyolysis (a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle tissue breaks down): 4 people, 25.00%
Hair Loss: 3 people, 18.75%
Mydriasis (a dilation of the pupil): 3 people, 18.75%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 18.75%
Respiratory Failure (Excl Neonatal) (inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system(excluding neonatal)): 3 people, 18.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Colorectal Cancer Stage Iv (cancer of colon and rectal spreads to liver or lung): 1 person, 6.25%

* 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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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