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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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  • What is Effexor?

    Effexor (venlafaxine) is used to treat depression. Effexor is made by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1993.

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    Effexor XR (venlafaxine hydrochloride; extended release capsules) is a different formulation of Effexor and is used to treat depression, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and social anxiety disorder (SAD).

  • What is venlafaxine (Effexor)?

    Venlafaxine (Effexor) is a new antidepressant with a novel chemical structure. Venlafaxine has a structure that does not resemble those of any currently used antidepressants. Effexor is not a tricyclic ...

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