Venlafaxine (US brand name Effexor XR® and generic) is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) with FDA approval for use in the United States. On this page, we will provide basic information about this medication. Links to other articles on this website with more advanced information and tips related to this medication and related topics are provided below, under the section titled Related Pages.
FDA-approved indications
1. Major depressive disorder (MDD)
2. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
3. Social anxiety disorder (SAD)
4. Panic disorder (PD)
Dosage
Major depressive disorder
Starting dose: 37.5 –75 mg/day. Target dose: 75 mg/day. Maximum dose: 225 mg/day
Generalized anxiety disorder
Starting dose: 37.5 to 75 mg/day. Target dose: 75 mg/day. Maximum dose: 225 mg/day
Social anxiety disorder
Starting dose: 75 mg/day. Target dose: 75 mg/day. Maximum dose: 75 mg/day
Panic Disorder
Starting dose: 37.5/day. Target dose: 75 mg/day. Maximum dose: 225 mg/day
Dosage forms and strengths (USA)
Extended-release capsules (Effexor XR® and generic): 37.5 mg, 75 mg, and 150 mg
Extended-release tablets (generic): 37.5 mg, 75 mg, 150 mg, and 225 mg
Important! This page does not provide all the information needed to prescribe this medication. Please refer to the full Prescribing Information (see link below) before prescribing this medication.
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References
Prescribing information for venlafaxine extended-release (Effexor XR®)
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