Who Should Not Take Effexor XR?
- Are allergic to Effexor XR, venlafaxine hydrochloride, or any inactive components used to make Effexor XR. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients used to make Effexor XR.
- Have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) within the past two weeks. Also, you should not take an MAOI if you have taken Effexor XR within the seven days. Some examples of MAOIs include:
Effexor XR Warnings and Precautions: Summary
There are a number of situations in which Effexor XR should not be taken, as well as a number of warnings and precautions people should be aware of before starting Effexor XR. However, it is possible that not all the warnings or precautions for Effexor XR were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the Effexor XR warnings and precautions that may apply to you.