GD-Venlafaxine XR
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Effexor XR?;Effexor?
Brand Names: Canada:
CO Venlafaxine XR;Effexor XR?;GD-Venlafaxine XR;Mylan-Venlafaxine XR;PMS-Venlafaxine XR;Ran-Venlafaxine XR;ratio-Venlafaxine XR;Riva-Venlafaxine XR;Sandoz-Venlafaxine XR;Teva-Venlafaxine XR;Venlafaxine XR
Uses
- It is used to treat low mood (depression).
- It is used to treat anxiety.
- It is used to treat social anxiety problems.
- It is used to treat panic attacks.
- It is used to treat obsessive-compulsive problems.
- It is used to treat post-traumatic stress.
- It is used to treat hot flashes.
- It is used to ease long-term pain problems.
- It is used to help diabetic nerve pain.
- Venlafaxine raises chemicals in the brain.
- With low mood (depression), sleep and eating habits may get better fast. Other signs may take up to 4 to 6 weeks to get better.
Dosing
How to take
- To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
- Take with food to stop an upset stomach.
- Long-acting products: Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- You may sprinkle contents of long-acting product on spoonful of applesauce. Do not chew.
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