Venlafaxine XR is not approved for use in children or teenagers. In one study of venlafaxine XR in children and teenagers with generalized anxiety disorder, venlafaxine XR was not shown to be effective. Talk with your healthcare provider about the risks and benefits of using venlafaxine XR in children or teenagers.
Is Venlafaxine XR Used "Off-Label"?
On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend venlafaxine XR for treating something other than the conditions listed above. This is called an "off-label" use. Venlafaxine XR is sometimes used off-label to treat the following conditions:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including adult ADHD