Venlafaxine-Induced Hyponatremia

Patient Risk Factors

• The European Society of Cardiology warns that concomitant diuretic use, especially thiazides, increases the risk of hyponatremia in patients taking venlafaxine 1

Management and Treatment

• The American Academy of Neurology recommends that if discontinuation of venlafaxine is necessary, it should be tapered slowly to avoid discontinuation syndrome, as suggested by Praxis Medical Insights 2