Effexor XR
Effexor XR is venlafaxine 75mg and 150mg in a prolonged-release capsule for major depression and generalised anxiety disorder. An SNRI taken once a day.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Venlafaxine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Prolonged-release capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 75 · 150mg
You will receive a quality branded generic or generic, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Effexor XR on your behalf.
- Alternative names
- Efexor XL
- Therapeutic class
- Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)
- Pharmacological class
- SNRI
- Known off-label uses
- hot flushes
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dizziness; dry mouth; sweating; insomnia
- Moderate side effects
- anorexia; tremor; abnormal vision; hypertension
- Dosage forms
- Prolonged-release capsule, hard
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Manufacturer
- Pfizer
- Onset time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature, keep in original packaging.
- Drug interactions
- monoamine oxidase inhibitors; st. john's wort; tramadol; alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for use in children and adolescents.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to venlafaxine; concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors; uncontrolled hypertension
Precautions and warnings
avoid rapid discontinuation; monitor blood pressure; may impair driving ability; caution in patients with a history of seizures
Serious side effects
serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; seizures, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Effexor XR is venlafaxine 75mg and 150mg in a prolonged-release capsule for major depression and generalised anxiety disorder. An SNRI taken once a day.
Mechanism of action
Venlafaxine is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It restores the balance of neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine within the brain to help improve mood and reduce anxiety symptoms.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Consult your doctor before use. Breastfeeding: Venlafaxine passes into breast milk; discuss benefits and risks with your doctor.
Effexor XR is a brand of venlafaxine, a primary treatment for Major Depressive Disorder and Generalised Anxiety Disorder. This medication is also known as Efexor XL and is supplied as a tablet in strengths of 75mg and 150mg. Pfizer produces this treatment to assist with mental health management for patients around the world.
Buying Effexor XR online
For those managing their mental health, generic venlafaxine, much of it made in India, is far more affordable than the original brand. This medication is best used under a doctor’s care, helping patients maintain consistency of treatment while living or working abroad.
What exactly is supplied when I order Effexor XR?
A branded generic or generic containing venlafaxine, at the strength you choose. Yasabai lists the medicine as Effexor XR; the exact brand and manufacturer depend on stock. It is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), used for major depressive disorder.
How is Effexor XR priced?
The price varies with strength and pack size. Effexor XR comes in 75 and 150mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 270 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
Is Effexor XR sold under other names?
Other brands of venlafaxine include Efexor XL. On Yasabai the same ingredient comes as Effexor and Venlor.
What is Effexor XR used for?
Effexor XR contains venlafaxine, used for major depressive disorder and generalised anxiety disorder. Venlafaxine is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).
When does Effexor XR start working?
Venlafaxine usually starts to work within 2 to 4 weeks. How quickly it works can differ from one person to another.
Does Effexor XR have side effects?
Yes. The common side effects of venlafaxine are nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, sweating and insomnia. Less common ones include anorexia, tremor, abnormal vision and hypertension. Serious but less common side effects include serotonin syndrome, suicidal ideation and seizures, which need urgent medical attention.
Is it OK to drink alcohol while taking Effexor XR?
Alcohol can interact with venlafaxine, so check with a doctor or pharmacist before you drink while taking Effexor XR. It can also interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors, St John's wort and tramadol.
Is Effexor XR available over the counter in Thailand?
Yes. In Thailand venlafaxine is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I get Effexor XR delivered in Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Effexor XR is the name this medicine is listed under. What you receive is a branded generic or generic with the same active ingredient (Venlafaxine) at the same dose.
- We supply branded generics and generics only, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers, not originator brand packs.
- The exact brand and manufacturer depend on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.