Amphetamine and Venlafaxine Hydrochloride: Interaction Overview

Amphetamine (Adderall) + Venlafaxine Hydrochloride (Effexor)

Severity: Minor

FDA label text mentions this combination without strong caution language. It is still worth confirming with your prescriber or pharmacist.

Basis: Drug interactions section of the Venlafaxine Hydrochloride FDA label.

What the FDA Label Says

Laboratory Test Interference False-positive urine immunoassay screening tests for phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamine have been reported in patients taking venlafaxine due to lack of specificity of the screening tests.

Excerpt from the FDA prescribing label for Venlafaxine Hydrochloride (SPL set ID 04340ccb-c3b3-41ab-a4bc-101d8b6bc1a9).

About These Medications

  • Amphetamine (Adderall) medication guide — Stimulant
  • Venlafaxine Hydrochloride (Effexor) medication guide — SNRI

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About this interaction data. These interactions were identified by automatically scanning FDA prescribing-label text for medications in Bridgeway's library. This is not a complete list and is not a substitute for review by your prescriber or pharmacist, who use comprehensive clinical databases. Always share your full medication list with your care team. How we source this data →

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Not medical advice. This page summarizes publicly available FDA drug labeling alongside general guidance from Bridgeway Integrated Healthcare Services. It is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for advice from your prescriber or pharmacist. Never start, stop, or change a medication without talking to your healthcare provider. In an emergency, call 911.