Effexor and Effexor Side Effects Breakthrough
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Effexor Guide
Effexor is a type of Venlafaxine
Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. Venlafaxine extended-release (long-acting) capsules are also used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (excessive worrying that is difficult to control), social anxiety disorder (extreme fear of interacting w...
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Encyclopedia: Effexor
Venlafaxine is an antidepressant of the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor class first introduced by Wyeth in 1993. It is prescribed for the treatment of clinical depression and anxiety disorders, among other uses. Due to the pronounced side effects and suspicions that venlafaxine may significantly increase the risk of suicide, it is not recommended as a first line treatment of depression. However, it is often effective for depression not responding to SSRIs....
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