Dangerous Drugs - Effexor

Effexor, clinically known as Venlafaxine hydrochloride, is a prescription anti-depressant. Of six major antidepressants reviewed, Consumer Reports deemed Effexor the most effective. Many patients who are "treatment resistant" to other drugs for depression respond well to Effexor.

Effexor has faced several regulatory challenges since its introduction in 2000. In a statement issued to healthcare professionals in 2003, the company responsible for its manufacture, Wyeth, cited studies where youth and teenagers were more likely to experience suicidal thoughts while on the drug. The FDA recommended a "black box" warning regarding youth suicide be added to the drug's labeling in 2004.

In addition, the use of Effexor and other antidepressants have been shown to raise an individual's risk for mortality by nearly 40%. Medical professionals are unsure of why there is a correlation between antidepressant use and death, however it has been known to cause aggravated symptoms in patients suffering from heart disease.

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