The ultimate guide to Effexor: Expert insights revealed

Everybody.
Welcome to another episode

The Anxious Resistance.

Today I am going to be talking
about Effexor,

also known by its generic name
of Venlafaxine.

So, Effexor is an antidepressant
of the SNRI class.

It has been used to treat
multiple conditions such as

major depressive disorder,
generalized anxiety disorder,

panic disorder, social anxiety disorder,

chronic pain, and hot flashes.

In 2020,

it was the 43rd most prescribed medication

in the United States

with 15 million prescriptions.

So, this is a very common medication.

So, let's talk a little bit about
the history of Effexor.

So, Effexor was approved for use
in the United States in 1993.

So, it's been around for 30 years now.

How does Effexor work?

Effexor, or Venlafaxine, is a serotonin
norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor.

So, it selectively inhibits the reuptake
of both norepinephrine and serotonin,

This increases the levels
of these neurotransmitters

in the synaptic cleft.

The higher levels
of these neurotransmitters

are linked to better mood
and less depression.

What kind of side effects are there

when taking Effexor?

So, side effects may include,

but are not limited to this list of

asthenia, headache, somnolence,

dizziness, nervousness, insomnia,

anxiety, tremor, abnormal dreams, pain

Paresthesia, agitation, weakness, syncope,