Could tiredness,sore throat and swollen glands be side effects of venlafaxine?
Patient: I have been taking 150mg venlafaxine for about 10 years. Over the last two years I have had symptoms of tiredness, sore throat, swallon glands,nausea and headaches which have been getting progressively worse. Blood tests come back normal. Could these symptoms be side effects? Doctor: Hello,  It can be a pharyngitis or sore throat and may not be related to vanlafaxine. As a first line management you can consult a local practitioner and start on antibiotics preferably amoxicillin. Do warm saline gargles for symptomatic relief.  If symptoms persists better to consult an ENT specialist and plan for a throat swab.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Take care  Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain