Effexor
Venlafaxine 37.5mg and 75mg, as tablets and prolonged-release capsules, used in the management of major depression and generalised anxiety disorder.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Venlafaxine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet; Prolonged-release capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 37.5 · 75mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Effexor on your behalf.
- Alternative names
- Venlax; Viepax
- Therapeutic class
- SNRI Antidepressant
- Pharmacological class
- SNRI
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to venlafaxine; concurrent MAOI use
- Precautions and warnings
- may increase blood pressure; monitor for suicidal ideation
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dizziness; insomnia
- Moderate side effects
- dry mouth; sweating
- Serious side effects
- serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet; Prolonged-release capsule, hard
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- mao inhibitors
Patient summary
Venlafaxine 37.5mg and 75mg, as tablets and prolonged-release capsules, used in the management of major depression and generalised anxiety disorder.
Mechanism of action
A selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. It increases the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, helping to regulate mood and relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use with caution in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
Effexor is a recognized brand of venlafaxine, a compound used for the management of Major Depressive Disorder and Generalised Anxiety Disorder. The same active ingredient is also produced under names such as Venlax and Viepax. This medication is supplied as a tablet in strengths of 37.5mg and 75mg.
Buying Effexor online
While the original Pfizer brand remains a standard choice, generic venlafaxine is often more affordable, particularly when sourced from large-scale manufacturing hubs. For expats and travellers living outside their home countries, maintaining a steady medication routine is important, and these options remain accessible to patients across the region under a doctor’s care.
Will I receive the original Effexor?
No. Effexor is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer, and Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient (venlafaxine) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
What is the price of Effexor?
It depends on the strength and pack. Effexor comes in 37.5 and 75mg strengths, in packs of 10 to 360 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.
What other names is Effexor sold under?
Other brands of venlafaxine include Venlax and Viepax. On Yasabai the same ingredient comes as Venlor and Effexor XR.
What conditions is Effexor used for?
Effexor contains venlafaxine, used for major depressive disorder and generalised anxiety disorder. Venlafaxine is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor.
How long does Effexor take to work?
Venlafaxine usually starts to work within 2 to 4 weeks. How quickly it works can differ from one person to another.
Does Effexor have side effects?
Yes. The common side effects of venlafaxine are nausea, dizziness and insomnia. Less common ones include dry mouth and sweating. Serious but less common side effects include serotonin syndrome, which needs urgent medical attention.
What does Effexor interact with?
Venlafaxine can interact with MAO inhibitors. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Effexor.
Can I buy Effexor 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 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 is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Pfizer and do not ship the original Effexor.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Venlafaxine) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.