Effexor and Psychiatric decompensation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Psychiatric decompensation 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 Seroquel, and have Schizophrenia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Psychiatric decompensation 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 Psychiatric decompensation?

Psychiatric decompensation (worsening of symptoms to the state of a serious mental disorder) is found to be associated with 135 drugs and 224 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Psychiatric decompensation.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

92,291 people reported to have side effects when taking Effexor.
Among them, 12 people (0.01%) have Psychiatric decompensation.

Could Effexor cause Psychiatric decompensation?

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Effexor when they have Psychiatric decompensation? *

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

female: 58.33 %
male: 41.67 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Effexor? *

What are other side effects people have besides Psychiatric decompensation? *

Constipation: 3 people, 25.00%
Suicidal Ideation: 3 people, 25.00%
Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver): 2 people, 16.67%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 16.67%
Persecutory Delusion: 2 people, 16.67%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2 people, 16.67%
Hallucination, Auditory (perceiving sounds without auditory stimulus): 2 people, 16.67%
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 2 people, 16.67%
Pain: 2 people, 16.67%
Acute Kidney Failure: 2 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 2 people, 16.67%
Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 8.33%
Pain: 1 person, 8.33%
Hiv Infection: 1 person, 8.33%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 8.33%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 1 person, 8.33%
Bladder Cancer: 1 person, 8.33%
Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 1 person, 8.33%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 1 person, 8.33%

* 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).

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