Venlafaxine is a newly introduced antidepressant that is clinically different from other antidepressants, possesses a slightly different mechanism of action and may have unique efficacy properties and a faster onset of action. A case of venlafaxine induced severe hypertension is reported to highlight the need for caution while using this drug.
Keywords: Drug side effects; Venlafaxine; Venlafaxine induced hypertension.