Please describe the medication: effexor (venlafaxine)?

Depression/anxiety: Venlafaxine (effexor) is an snri (serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) that is used for the treatment of depression; depression & anxiety; generalized anxiety disorder; & social anxiety. Effexor (venlafaxine) xr is sometimes used for panic disorders. It can cause nausea, headaches, anxiety, insomnia, drowsiness. & hypertension. Seizures have been reported. Be careful not to discontinue it suddenly.

Effexor (venlafaxine): Effexor (venlafaxine) is a selective serotonin norepinaphrine reuptake inhibitor (snri) used for major depressive d/o and various anxiety disorders. At higher doses it can increase blood pressure, so this needs monitoring. It has been associated with increased suicidal ideation, hostility, and agitation in clinical trials with children and adolescents.

Venlafaxine/Effexor: This is a brain-active drug most often used for anxiety & depression, though it also has shown benefit in neuropathic pain. It works-, as do almost all anti-anxiety/depression drugs- by blocking neurotransmitter reuptake, in this case norepinephrine & serotonin. Dose must be adjusted carefully, & blood pressure should be checked regularly for hypertension.