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Pronounced: ef-ECKS-or Generic Name: Venlafaxine (VEN-la-fax-een)
Effexor is used to treat mental depression, certain anxiety disorders or the symptoms of anxiety. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Effexor works by inhibiting the release or affecting the overaction of neurotransmitters that cause nerve cells within the brain to become more or less active, creating the symptoms of anxiety or depression. Effexor XR is the extended release version of Effexor, allowing for once daily doses of the medication.
DIRECTIONS AND USE: Follow the directions your doctor gives you for using this medicine.
MediNorth.com recommends that all patients become informed of the potential cautions,
side effects, drug/food interactions, etc. of taking this and other medications BEFORE using. This
information is generally available from your doctor or you can ask our pharmacists for information.
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