Venlafaxine (Effexor)

Basic Information

Category: Medications

Type: Antidepressants

Group: Selective Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)

How Long it Works: All day

Helps With: Thoughts & Feelings

Conditions: Many Mental Health Conditions

How it Works: Mood and anxiety.

More Info: They increase both serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain.

 

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How it Works: These medications help balance chemicals in the brain that affect mood and anxiety.

How to Take: You take them every day. It usually takes several weeks to feel the full benefits.

More Info: It’s important to take them consistently, even if you don’t feel better right away.

 

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