Off-label, venlafaxine can be used for attention deficit disorder, fibromyalgia, diabetic neuropathy, complex pain syndromes
This medication is used to treat depression
It increases the amount of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, hormones that help regulate mood
Generic name: venlafaxine [ VEN-la-fax-een ] Brand names: Effexor XR, Effexor
Use Cautiously in: Cardiovascular disease, including hypertension; Hepatic impairment/Impaired renal function (↓ dose rec); History of seizures or neuro impairment;
FDA Category
It is approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
It comes in two forms: immediate-release (treats