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Effexor to Ireven?

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  • 28-11-2010 10:18pm
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    fend
    Registered Users Posts: 661 ✭✭✭


    Hey all,

    I'v been on Effexor 75 for the past year and was recently moved up to 150. I went to the chemist to top up my prescription when the pharmacist asked me if I wanted "Ireven" instead as its cheaper than the Effexor. I reluctently agreed after a number of questions such as possible side effects etc. I finished off my Effexor yesterday so whipped open the box of Ireven and took my stated dosage.

    I googled the drug and not a whole lot of info came up. Just wondering if anyone has been taking Ireven and if so, have they had and problems etc?

    Is this normal for a pharmacist to do something like this?


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    FluffyCat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 340 ✭✭FluffyCat


    I dont know about Ireven but pharmacists have to offer cheaper alternatives now. If you didnt what it you should have said no.


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    LegacyUser
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    I was prescribed effexor there for almost a year, I was offered a few alternative brand one of which was venoflaxine, i think thats the generic one. I have never heard of the brand which you mentioned.

    However, I would check with your pharmacist to make sure that the meds are the same and have the same ingredients.

    All the best!


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    Dozen Wicked Words
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    If you went into hospital and stated you were on Effexor, there is a very good chance you would get Ireven. Venlafaxine is the drug name, and the same in both manufacturers capsules.

    But if you aren't happy I am sure you could stick with Effexor.


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    mathepac
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,991 ✭✭✭mathepac


    metoo120 wrote: »
    I was prescribed effexor there for almost a year, I was offered a few alternative brand one of which was venoflaxine, i think thats the generic one. ...
    Venlafaxine is the 'active ingredient' in Efexor, Efexor XL and related drugs - http://www.imb.ie/EN/Medicines/HumanMedicines/HumanMedicinesListing.aspx?x=&page=1&query=efexor&tradename=&LicenceHolder=&LicenceNumber=&Active=&LegalStatus=&SupplyLegalStatus=&OrderBy=name&OrderAscending=True&Auth=AUTHORISED&WithdrawDate=ALL&Species=&ATC=&Ther=&Advanced=no


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    jakfrost
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    Ireven (Teva) and Effexor (Pfizer) are the same drug, just different maunfacturers. As correctly stated they both contain the same active compound; venlafaxine. As a point of note, you mentioned your dose has gone up, so if you do experience any side effects it may be due to the increased dose; as opposed to changing brand. Just something to bear in mind. Talk to your pharmacist or GP should you experience any difficulties.


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