Effexor and Ulnar neuritis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ulnar neuritis is reported as a side effect among people who take Effexor (venlafaxine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Sulindac, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ulnar neuritis 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 Ulnar neuritis?

Ulnar neuritis (inflammation or compression of the ulnar nerve) is found to be associated with 44 drugs and 60 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ulnar neuritis.

On Jul, 12, 2026

92,291 people reported to have side effects when taking Effexor.
Among them, 19 people (0.02%) have Ulnar neuritis.

Among these 19 people:

What is the gender of people who have Ulnar neuritis when taking Effexor? *

female: 89.47 %
male: 10.53 %

What is the age of people who have Ulnar neuritis when taking Effexor? *

What are other drugs people take besides Effexor? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ulnar neuritis? *

Wound Infection Pseudomonas: 18 people, 94.74%
Dry Mouth: 18 people, 94.74%
Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 18 people, 94.74%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 18 people, 94.74%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 18 people, 94.74%
Pain: 18 people, 94.74%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 18 people, 94.74%
Fall: 18 people, 94.74%
Resorption Bone Increased: 18 people, 94.74%
Joint Dislocation (a joint position is changed from normal position): 18 people, 94.74%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 18 people, 94.74%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 1 person, 5.26%
Drowsiness: 1 person, 5.26%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 5.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Ulnar neuritis (60 conditions)

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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