Venlafaxine XR is a medication that is prescribed for the treatment of depression, social phobia, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. The extended release drug is a type of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor that works on two chemicals within the brain known as serotonin and norepinephrine. Venlafaxine XR comes in a capsule form that is usually taken once daily. A few of the conditions that you should let your healthcare provider know about before you take this medicine include glaucoma, liver disease (including liver failure or cirrhosis), and high blood pressure.
Venlafaxine XR (Effexor XR®) is a prescription medication that is used to treat depression and anxiety disorders. Venlafaxine XR comes in an extended release capsule, meaning the medicine is released slowly into your body.
(Venlafaxine is another prescription medicine that is used to treat depression in adults. Click Venlafaxine if you have been prescribed venlafaxine and not venlafaxine XR.)
Who Makes Venlafaxine XR?
Venlafaxine XR is manufactured by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.
Venlafaxine XR Uses
Venlafaxine XR is licensed to treat a variety of conditions.
These venlafaxine XR uses include the treatment of:
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