Effexor Other Uses
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Pronounced: (ven-luh-FAX-een)
Uses
Venlafaxine is an antidepressant (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor type-SNRI) used in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. It works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters such as serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. Venlafaxine may improve your mood, feelings of well-being, and energy level and decrease nervousness and the number of panic attacks...
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The Health Consequences of Antidepressants
Every month, Dr. Ballas answers your questions about depression. Email Dr. Ballas at feedback@mydepressionconnection.com with your... Read more »
Any good substitutes that are all natural for Effexor XR
Question: Margie wrote... Any good substitutes that are all natural for Effexor XR? I have been suffering with depression from age 13. I... Read more »
06/18/07 #4: Imitrex and Effexor? Diarrhea?
Full Question: I have been suffering migraines for over 35 years ,and although find relief with Imitrex, oral and injectable, I have just... Read more »
11/20/07 #8: Effexor, Fioricet, and Imitrex?
Full Question:I take 150 of Effexor a day for mild OCD can I take Fioricet with the Effexor. I was taking Imitrex, but my new DR. said... Read more »
05/14/07 #6: Worse and worse headaches, Provigil, sleep issues?
Full Question: I have suffered from headaches all of my life - but in the past two years they have been getting worse and worse. Every... Read more »
From Our Sources
Wyeth reassures users about Effexor's safety
Effexor maker Wyeth has released a statement to reassure users that there is no evidence of a causal link between homicidal thoughts and the drug's... Read more »
Depression: elderly
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Many of the usual symptoms of depression may be present in the elderly. See: Depression - major for more details.Depression in the elderly may be... Read more »
FDA Approves Generic Extended-Release Effexor
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic version of Effexor XR (venlafaxine hydrochloride) to treat major depressive... Read more »
Effexor eases headache pain in new study
A small trial in Greece found that participants who took Effexor XR had fewer and less intense headaches than the people who took a placebo. Some... Read more »
Price check: Effexor
A comparison of current prices for Effexor via online U.S. drug distributors. Read more »
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