Effexor

Active Ingredient(s): Venlafaxine
FDA Approved: * December 28, 1993
Pharm Company: * WYETH PHARMS INC
Category: Antidepressant

Venlafaxine, sold under the brand name Effexor among others, is an antidepressant medication of the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) class.[4][5] It is used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, and social phobia.[5] It may also be used for chronic pain.[6] It is taken by mouth.[5] Common side effects include loss of appetite, constipation, ... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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