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It works by increasing the amount of serotonin and norepinephrine in your brain
Venlafaxine is used to treat depression
Venlafaxine is used to treat major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders, and specifically generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, and social anxiety
For professionals
Examples include venlafaxine (Effexor XR), desvenlafaxine (Pristiq), duloxetine (Cymbalta) and levomilnacipran (Fetzima)
Summary
It is considered to be safe and effective for treatment-resistant
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5 mg, 75 mg, 150 mg capsules : Starting Dose : 25 mg PO TID : 37
Although the efficacy of available antidepressants has been well established in the treatment of mild to moderate depression, clinical Venlafaxine is not FDA approved for the treatment of bipolar depression
Key facts
This leaflet should come with your For oral dosage forms (extended-release capsules, extended-release tablets): For depression: Adults—At first, 75 milligrams (mg) per day, taken as one dose in the morning or evening
A generic version of Effexor is available
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A few people may get sexual side effects, such as problems getting an erection or a lower sex drive
41 for the most common version, by using a GoodRx Venlafaxine is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used for the treatment of major depression, generalized or social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder
The decision to stop your treatment or carry on will depend on what symptoms you have and how serious they are
Effexor is a brand (trade) name for venlafaxine
Antidepressants are a popular treatment choice for depression
All people who take this medicine (venlafaxine tablets) need to be watched closely
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common and disabling illness and 1 of the most common mood disorders
The usual starting dosage of Effexor XR for major depressive disorder (MDD, often referred to as depression) is 37
Depression and other serious mental illnesses are the most important causes of suicidal thoughts and actions