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 Venlafaxine? Venlafexine is a common misspelling of venlafaxine.
 
Venlafaxine hydrochloride (Effexor®) is a prescription medication licensed to treat depression. As part of a class of drugs called serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), venlafaxine works by allowing certain chemicals to stay in the brain for a longer period of time. Venlafaxine comes in the form of a tablet that is typically taken two or three times a day. The dosage of venlafaxine your healthcare provider recommends will be based on several factors, such as other medical conditions you have and other medications you are taking. Potential side effects of venlafaxine may include insomnia, dry mouth, and nausea.
 
(Click Venlafaxine for more detailed information on general dosing tips and guidelines, a list of the different strengths available for venlafaxine, and an explanation of how the medication works. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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