Venlafaxine — Nutrient Associations & Health Patterns
Also known as: Venlafaxine hydrochloride (Effexor, Effexor XR)
Drug Class: SNRI Antidepressant
Venlafaxine is a SNRI Antidepressant that may affect nutrient status or medication timing in some contexts. WePattern Pattern Health Intelligence maps evidence-qualified nutrient associations, side effects, and interaction context linked to Venlafaxine.
Reported Nutrient Associations for Venlafaxine
Peer-reviewed research reports relationships involving the following nutrients. WePattern surfaces them as evidence-qualified associations; they do not establish deficiency, causation, or a fixed timeline for an individual.
- Vitamin B12
- Folic acid
- Vitamin B6
- CoQ10
- Melatonin
- Magnesium
- Sodium
Common Side Effects of Venlafaxine
- Nausea (common early)
- Insomnia
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Sweating
- Sexual dysfunction
- High blood pressure (especially at higher doses)
Key Drug Interactions — Venlafaxine
Venlafaxine has 9 documented drug-drug interactions in WePattern's Pattern Health Intelligence database. Key interactions include:
- MAOIs (deadly combination — 14-day washout required)
- Other serotonin-affecting drugs (serotonin syndrome risk)
- Blood thinners (increased bleeding risk)
- NSAIDs (GI bleed risk)
- Tramadol
- Linezolid
Frequently Asked Questions
What nutrient associations are reported for Venlafaxine?
Venlafaxine has reported nutrient associations involving Vitamin B12, Folic acid, Vitamin B6, CoQ10, Melatonin, Magnesium, Sodium in clinical research. This does not establish that every person will become deficient or that the medication caused an individual result.
Which nutrient relationships are mapped for Venlafaxine?
WePattern maps reported associations involving: Vitamin B12, Folic acid, Vitamin B6, CoQ10, Melatonin, Magnesium, Sodium. The strength, mechanism, dose, duration, and clinical relevance vary, so a clinician or pharmacist should interpret them in context.
What are the side effects of Venlafaxine?
Common side effects associated with Venlafaxine include: Nausea (common early); Insomnia; Headache; Dizziness; Dry mouth.