Brand Names

Category

• Antidepressant
• Anti-anxiety agent

Description Drug

Venlafaxine - ven-la-FAX-een is using to treat mental depression. It is also using to treat certain anxiety disorders or to relieve the symptoms of anxiety. However, it usually is not using for anxiety or tension causing by the stress of everyday life.

This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

Oral
• Extended-release capsules - USA and Canada
• Tablets - USA and Canada

Brand Names

Some commonly using brand names are:

In the USA

• Effex
• Effexor XR

In Canada

• Effex
• Effexor XR