Effexor and Induced labor - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Induced labor is reported as a side effect among people who take Effexor (venlafaxine hydrochloride), especially for people who are 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Olanzapine, and have Bipolar disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Induced labor 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 Induced labor?

Induced labor is found to be associated with 80 drugs and 251 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Induced labor.

On Aug, 05, 2026

92,291 people reported to have side effects when taking Effexor.
Among them, 23 people (0.02%) have Induced labor.

Among these 23 people:

How long have people been on Effexor when they have Induced labor? *

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

What are other drugs people take besides Effexor? *

What are other side effects people have besides Induced labor? *

Drug Exposure During Pregnancy: 13 people, 56.52%
Pre-Eclampsia (high blood pressure and significant amounts of protein in the urine of a pregnant woman): 12 people, 52.17%
Birth Control: 5 people, 21.74%
Complications Of Maternal Exposure To Therapeutic Drugs: 5 people, 21.74%
Prolonged Labor: 4 people, 17.39%
Gestational Hypertension (elevated blood pressure during pregnancy): 3 people, 13.04%
Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy (use of substance during pregnancy): 3 people, 13.04%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 13.04%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 8.70%
Placental Disorder: 2 people, 8.70%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

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, 13.04%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 13.04%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 3 people, 13.04%
Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 8.70%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 2 people, 8.70%
Psychotic Disorder: 2 people, 8.70%
Postpartum Depression (depression suffered by a mother following childbirth): 2 people, 8.70%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 8.70%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 8.70%
Back Pain: 2 people, 8.70%

* 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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