VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE- venlafaxine tablet, extended release 
BluePoint Laboratories

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MEDICATION GUIDE

Venlafaxine Extended-Release Tablets

(ven-luh-fak-seen)

Antidepressant Medicines, Depression and Other Serious Mental Illnesses, and Suicidal Thoughts or Actions

Read the Medication Guide that comes with your or your family member’s antidepressant medicine. This Medication Guide is only about the risk of suicidal thoughts and actions with antidepressant medicines. Talk to your, or your family member’s, healthcare provider about:

Who should not take venlafaxine extended-release tablets?

What is the most important information I should know about antidepressant medicines, depression and other serious mental illnesses, and suicidal thoughts or actions?

1. Antidepressant medicines may increase suicidal thoughts or actions in some children, teenagers, and young adults within the first few months of treatment.

2. Depression and other serious mental illnesses are the most important causes of suicidal thoughts and actions. Some people may have a particularly high risk of having suicidal thoughts or actions.These include people who have (or have a family history of) bipolar illness (also called manic-depressive illness) or suicidal thoughts or actions.

3. How can I watch for and try to prevent suicidal thoughts and actions in myself or a family member?

Call a healthcare provider right away if you or your family member has any of the following symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you:

Symptoms - Medication guide

What else do I need to know about antidepressant medicines?

Stopping an antidepressant medicine suddenly can cause other symptoms.

Talk to your healthcare provider if you develop any changes in your sexual function or if you have any questions or concerns about sexual problems during treatment with venlafaxine extended-release tablets. There may be treatments your healthcare provider can suggest.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for all antidepressants.

Manufactured by:

Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Central Islip, NY 11722

For:

BluePoint Laboratories

Rev: 08/23

Revised: 7/2024
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