Effexor XR (venlafaxine) is an antidepressant belonging to a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Venlafaxine affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression.
Effexor XR is a prescription medicine used in adults to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder (SAD), and panic disorder.
Talk to your healthcare provider if you do not think that your condition is getting better with Effexor XR treatment.
