Generic Name
Venlafaxine
Brand Name
Effexor and Effexor XR
Class
Antidepressants, serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
Proposed Mechanism(s) of Action
Increases serotonin and norepinephrine by blocking both serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake pumps
Indication
Depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder
Off-Label Use
Post-traumatic stress disorder, ADHD, neuropathic pain, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Side Effects
Serious
Seizures, hypomania, and suicidal ideation
Common
Hyponatremia, headache, nervousness, insomnia, sedation, nausea, diarrhea, appetite disturbance, sexual dysfunction, sweating, asthenia, and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
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Courtney, J.C., Akins, C., Gonzalez, E.A. (2018). Venlafaxine. In: Kreutzer, J.S., DeLuca, J., Caplan, B. (eds) Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57111-9_1722
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