Venlafaxine
Definition
Venlafaxine is an antidepressant available in the United States under the trade name of Effexor or Effexor XR.
Purpose
Venlafaxine is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. It has also been used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorderand irritable bowel syndrome.
Description
Venlafaxine is an antidepressant. It has actions common to both the cyclic antidepressants such as imipramine(Tofranil) and
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