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My mom started taking venlafaxine hcl. is that a generic version of effexor?

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Venlafaxine: Is generic effexor, (venlafaxine) an antidepressant.

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Answered 5/3/2016

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Yes: Yes, venlafaxine is the chemical name for effexor. Effexor is a trade name and now there are generic equivalents available. If the prescription bottle says venlafaxine, then it is probably a generic. Effexor = venlafaxine works by essentially enhancing the transmission of serotonin and noradrenaline in the central nervous system. A newer antidepresant, pristiq, (desvenlafaxine) is the metabolite of venlafaxine.

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