Venlafaxine recalls
The FDA has published 19 recalls involving Venlafaxine since 2013. The latest was reported on 16 Apr 2025. Most were for potency & assay. Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls 19 since 2013
Last 12 months 0 reported
Class I 1 5% of total
Ongoing 0 latest 16 Apr 2025
Recalls per month, last 24 months click a bar for that month Severity split
1 5%16 84%2 11%
Why venlafaxine is recalled
All venlafaxine recalls, newest first 19 total Reported Class Recall Company Reason Where 16 Apr 2025 Drug CLASS II Venlafaxine Tablets, USP, 75 mg recalled by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Venlafaxine Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Foreign Material Nationwide 29 Jan 2025 Drug CLASS III Venlafaxine Extended-Release Tablets, 150mg recalled by Appco Pharma Venlafaxine Appco Pharma Other Nationwide 31 Jul 2024 Drug CLASS II Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP 5mg recalled Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Potency & Assay Nationwide 18 Aug 2021 Drug CLASS II Venlafaxine Tablets, USP 50 mg* recalled Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Other TN 28 Jun 2017 Drug CLASS II Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules USP, 75 mg recalled Lucid Pharma Packaging Defects Nationwide 22 Feb 2017 Drug CLASS II Venlafaxine Hydrochloride extended release capsules, 5 mg recalled Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Aurobindo Pharma USA Other Nationwide 24 Aug 2016 Drug CLASS II Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, 75 mg recalled Golden State Medical Supply Potency & Assay Nationwide 24 Aug 2016 Drug CLASS II Venlafaxine HCL ER Capsule USP, 75mg recalled Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Potency & Assay Nationwide 24 Aug 2016 Drug CLASS II Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, 150 mg, a) recalled Golden State Medical Supply Potency & Assay Nationwide 24 Aug 2016 Drug CLASS II Venlafaxine HCL ER Capsule USP, 150mg recalled Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Potency & Assay Nationwide
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Should you stop taking Venlafaxine?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.