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What are alternative antidepressants for venlafaxine?

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NOT SURE OF QUESTION: Sorry not sure what the question is. There are many other antidepressants. Venlafaxine effects norepinephrine and serotonin. Cymbalta also effects this as well as pristiq (desvenlafaxine).

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

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Serzone: A novel new antidepressant is Serzone, which has a dual action on the serotonin synapse. Not only is this drug effective for clinical depression, it is also of particular benefit in combating sleep disturbances and the anxiety

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