Effexor and Radicular pain - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Radicular pain is reported as a side effect among people who take Effexor (venlafaxine hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 30-39 old, also take Oxycontin, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Radicular pain 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 Radicular pain?

Radicular pain (pain ""radiated"" along the dermatome (sensory distribution) of a nerve due to inflammation) is found to be associated with 216 drugs and 232 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Radicular pain.

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On Aug, 21, 2026

92,291 people reported to have side effects when taking Effexor.
Among them, 33 people (0.04%) have Radicular pain.

Among these 33 people:

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

female: 31.25 %
male: 68.75 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Effexor? *

What are other side effects people have besides Radicular pain? *

Back Pain: 32 people, 96.97%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 24 people, 72.73%
Weakness: 23 people, 69.70%
Pain In Extremity: 23 people, 69.70%
Pain In Jaw: 22 people, 66.67%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 22 people, 66.67%
Intervertebral Disc Protrusion (spinal disc protrusion): 22 people, 66.67%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 22 people, 66.67%
Foramen Magnum Stenosis (opening is not large enough for the spinal cord to easily pass): 20 people, 60.61%
Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung): 19 people, 57.58%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 15 people, 45.45%
Pain: 5 people, 15.15%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 2 people, 6.06%
Breast Cancer Stage Iv: 2 people, 6.06%
Back Pain: 2 people, 6.06%
Sinus Headache (headache caused by sinus infections): 1 person, 3.03%
Muscle Spasticity (tight or stiff muscles and an inability to control those muscles): 1 person, 3.03%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 3.03%
Hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland): 1 person, 3.03%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 3.03%

* 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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