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Effexor is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) and the brand name for the drug Venlafaxine. It is used to treat generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, major depressive disorder, and social anxiety disorder.

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How to effectively manage bacterial vaginosis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I know your concern. Bacterial vaginosis is a disruption of the normal bacteria in the vagina.

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Is Citalopram better than Effexor XR and Mirtazapine?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and can understand your concern.

What are the symptoms of Effexor discontinuation syndrome?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your situation. I want to ask if you are taking the above medications under a psychiatrist's observation or self-medication.

Is it safe to withdraw Effexor by replacing Abilify?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are taking a minimum dose of Effexor on alternate days, and it is relatively easier to get off from this dose. But you are not able to get off from the drug.

Stopped taking medicine Effexor. Now having dizziness and brain zaps.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The sudden discontinuation of Venlafaxine (Effexor) particularly seemed to cause discontinuation symptoms during the first three to seven days.

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I stopped my Effexor tablet gradually, but my panic disorder worsened. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have panic disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for it. However, it would help if you tried to follow the below guidelines to deal with it.

Can Strattera be taken with Effexor?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may know that Effexor XR is effective against depression and Strattera is used to manage ADHD.

Will taking Effexor increase my anxiety level?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Some people can experience worsening of anxiety when starting Effexor (Venlafaxine) also nausea, and dry mouth can happen as well.

Please suggest how to prevent withdrawal symptoms from occurring after stopping antidepressants.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Venlafaxine is known to cause withdrawal symptoms and it cannot be just stopped like that in the first place. There are different ways to try to stop it.

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