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This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at Effexor XR alternatives and discusses when they may be appropriate. Some alternatives to Effexor XR for treating depression include therapy, other antidepressant drugs, and natural therapies.
Side effects may occur with Effexor XR, and dry mouth affects up to 17 percent of people who take the drug. This eMedTV article provides some suggestions on how to deal with dry mouth (such as avoiding tobacco or alcohol, which dry out the mouth).
Side effects can develop with the use of Effexor XR, and hair loss is a rare but possible problem. This eMedTV page discusses the likelihood of developing hair loss with Effexor XR and explains that you should talk with your doctor if it does occur.
This eMedTV page explains that if you're on Effexor XR and impotence occurs, you should talk to your doctor. Impotence is one of several possible sexual side effects from Effexor XR, and it occurs most often in men taking the drug for social phobia.
Side effects may occur with Effexor XR, and insomnia is among the most common side effects. As this eMedTV page explains, insomnia occurs in up to 23 percent of people who take Effexor XR, and it is most common in those taking it for social phobia.
This eMedTV article explains that if you're on Effexor XR and pregnancy occurs, you should let your doctor know. A pregnant woman may take Effexor XR if its benefits outweigh the possible risks to her fetus.
It's difficult to know for sure if there's a relationship between Effexor XR and suicide. This eMedTV article explains that if you or your child have any possible signs of suicidal behavior while on Effexor, you should let your doctor know right away.
This eMedTV article lists some things that you can do if you're taking Effexor XR and weight gain becomes a problem (such as getting regular physical activity). Weight gain occurs in at least 1 percent of people taking Effexor XR.
This eMedTV article explains that if you're taking Effexor XR and weight loss becomes a problem, yo