Overview

VENLAFAXINE   What is venlafaxine (Effexor). Most used for anxiety and depression, venlafaxine belongs to a class of medication called serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Serotonin is a molecule in the body that aids in mood, sexual desire, sleep, digestion, wound healing, bone health, and blood clotting [1]. It is often referred to in psychology as the “happy” chemical. Norepinephrine is thought to play a role in the body’s stress response and helps to regulate sleep, alertness, and blood pressure [2]. In conditions like depression and anxiety, the brain is dealing with an imbalance of chemicals such as serotonin and norepinephrine.

How it works:

Blocks the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine

Dosage Form: Tablet Tablet - 25mg, 37.5mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg , Tablet (ER) - 37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg, 225mg , Capsule (ER) - 37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg , Tablet (ER - as besylate salt not HCL) - 112.5mg

Common Usage: Anxiety, depression