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Does effexor (venlafaxine) tend to be helpful for comorbid adhd, depression, and anxiety?
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Depression &: Anxiety - yes. It is not an adhd medication but may still be of some benefit.
Answered 5/14/2016
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Effexor (venlafaxine) Benefits: Effexor (venlafaxine) is beneficial for treatment of depression and anxiety. It is not specific medication for adhd.
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Yes...: Effexor (venlafaxine) is effective for both depression and anxiety but not adhd. That being said poor concentration or distractability can be a symptom of both depression and anxiety and would respond to effexor (venlafaxine).
Answered 5/14/2016
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