Does venlafaxine interact with other medications?
Lithium – No interaction. Diazepam (Valium) – No interaction. Cimetidine (Tagamet) – Slight increase in blood level of venlafaxine’s active metabolite. Not of clinical significance. Fluoxetine (Prozac) – Significant increase in the concentration of venlafaxine and its active metabolite. Potential for increased side-effects. • Does venlafaxine interact with alcohol? Although venlafaxine has not been found to increase the impairment of cognitive or motor skills caused by alcohol, the manufacturer warns against drinking while taking venlafaxine. • Is venlafaxine safe for a woman who is pregnant, about to become pregnant, or nursing an infant? There is no data to establish the safety of venlafaxine for the fetus or nursing infant. • Is venlafaxine a satisfactory antidepressant for children and adolescents? Although here have been no published studies on the use of venlafaxine for the treatment of children and adolescents with depression, it is expected that the drug will be prescribed for
