Effexor XR® (venlafaxine extended-release)
for Depression/Major Depressive Disorder

Effexor (venlafaxine) is used to treat major depressive disorder in adults. Effexor XR, the extended-release version, is also used for generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. It belongs to a class of medications called SNRIs (selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors). Venlafaxine works by increasing the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, which help maintain mental balance.

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