Venlafaxine: Uses and Side Effects

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Is venlafaxine a generic drug?

Venlafaxine oral tablet is only available as a generic drug. It comes in both an immediate-release and an extended-release form. Venlafaxine also comes as an extended-release oral capsule. Venlafaxine oral tablet is used to treat depression (immediate-release tablet and extended-release tablet).

What is venlafaxine used for?

It’s used to treat depression and sometimes anxiety and panic attacks. Venlafaxine can help people recover from depression, and has fewer side effects than some older antidepressants. It comes as tablets and capsules which are available only on prescription.

Is venlafaxine a SNRI?

Venlafaxine belongs to in a class of medications called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Venlafaxine works by increasing the amounts of serotonin and norepinephrine, natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance. You should not take venlafaxine if you have uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma.

What are the brands of venlafaxine?

Brand names: Vensir, Vencarm, Venlalix, Efexor, Venlablue. Find out how venlafaxine treats depression and anxiety, and how to take it. NHS medicines information on venlafaxine – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

What are venlafaxine tablets & capsules?

Venlafaxine tablets and capsules can be either standard or slow release. Standard tablets release the venlafaxine into your system as soon as you swallow them. Slow release tablets and capsules are released into your system gradually.

What Is Venlafaxine

1. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/venlafaxine/about-venlafaxine/
2. https://www.drugs.com/venlafaxine.html
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Venlafaxine Information

1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/764/pil
2. https://patient.info/medicine/venlafaxine-efexor-xl-effexor-xr
3. https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/antidepressants-a-z/venlafaxine/