Effexor and Motion sickness - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Motion sickness is reported as a side effect among people who take Effexor (venlafaxine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Celebrex, and have Migraine.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Motion sickness 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 Motion sickness?

Motion sickness (travel sickness) is found to be associated with 243 drugs and 432 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Motion sickness.

On Jul, 23, 2026

92,291 people reported to have side effects when taking Effexor.
Among them, 48 people (0.05%) have Motion sickness.

Among these 48 people:

How long have people been on Effexor when they have Motion sickness? *

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

female: 89.13 %
male: 10.87 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Effexor? *

What are other side effects people have besides Motion sickness? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 36 people, 75.00%
Dizziness: 26 people, 54.17%
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 23 people, 47.92%
Headache (pain in head): 14 people, 29.17%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 11 people, 22.92%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 11 people, 22.92%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 10 people, 20.83%
Vision Blurred: 9 people, 18.75%
Suicidal Ideation: 9 people, 18.75%
Drug Ineffective: 9 people, 18.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Migraine (headache): 3 people, 6.25%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 2 people, 4.17%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 4.17%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 4.17%
Feeling Abnormal: 2 people, 4.17%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 4.17%
Pain: 2 people, 4.17%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 2.08%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 2.08%
Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 2.08%

* 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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