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Venlafaxine (Systemic)

Brand Names : Effexor, Effexor XR

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects | Additional Information

Category
  • Antidepressant
  • Anti-anxiety agent
Description

Venlafaxine (ven-la-FAX-een) is used to treat mental depression. It is also used to treat certain anxiety disorders or to relieve the symptoms of anxiety. However, it usually is not used for anxiety or tension caused by the stress of everyday life.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

    Oral
  • Extended-release capsules (U.S. and Canada)
  • Tablets (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

  • Effexor
  • Effexor XR

In Canada -

  • Effexor
  • Effexor XR

   

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Venlafaxine: Before Using



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