Safety Profile Overview
SNRI for depression, anxiety, and panic disorder. Notable for discontinuation syndrome and dose-dependent hypertension.
Generic Name
venlafaxine
Brand Names
Effexor XR
Therapeutic Class
SNRI
Manufacturer
Pfizer
What Pharma Signal Tracks for Venlafaxine
- Adverse Events (FAERS) — All FDA Adverse Event Reporting System reports mentioning Venlafaxine, including serious outcomes, hospitalizations, and deaths.
- FDA Recalls — Class I, II, and III recalls, market withdrawals, and safety alerts related to Venlafaxine products.
- Label Changes — Boxed warning additions, new contraindications, dosing modifications, and safety-related labeling supplements.
- Risk Score — Composite risk score (0–100) combining adverse event rates, recall history, and label severity with explainable breakdown.
- Pharmacovigilance Signals — Proportional Reporting Ratio (PRR) and Reporting Odds Ratio (ROR) analysis detecting disproportionate adverse reactions.
- Trend Analysis — Monthly time series with anomaly detection for emerging safety signals.
Data Disclaimer: Pharma Signal aggregates data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) and other public regulatory sources. FAERS reports do not establish causation. Report counts may reflect prescription volume rather than relative safety. Always consult healthcare professionals for medical decisions.
Get Venlafaxine Safety Data via API
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curl "https://api.pharma-signal.com/drug/safety/venlafaxine" \ -H "X-API-Key: your_key" # Returns risk score, adverse event counts, # serious/death rates, recalls, and signals
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