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What is your opinion on the effectiveness of effexor (venlafaxine) 75mg er in the treatment of social anxiety and generalized anxiety, with depression?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Effexor (venlafaxine) can be: helpful in dealing with anxiety disorders. Is your prescribing physician in the middle of titrating up your dosage?

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Good choice. : Effexor (venlafaxine) XR is a good choice to address your concerns, combined of course with counseling. The 75mg dose is a prudent starting dose.

Dr Lewis agreed

Answered 7/23/2014

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A member asked:

What is your opinion on the effectiveness of effexor (venlafaxine) 75mg er in the treatment of social anxiety and generalized anxiety, with depression?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Dr Lewis agreed

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