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Effexor Does It Have Benzos

Updated July 10, 2013
LISA Says:
Mon, July 8, 2013

does Effexor have benzos in it??????

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Verwon Says:
Wed, July 10, 2013

Hi, Lisa! How are you?

No, Effexor contains the active ingredient Venlafaxine, which is an SNRI class antidepressant, so it's not a benzodiazepine, nor is it related to them.

Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, weight changes and dry mouth.

Learn more Effexor details here.

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