Effexor Capsule: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Name: Effexor Capsule: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Uploaded: 2026-09-20T23:16:56.726Z
Duration: 4 min 21 s
Description: Effexor is a brand-name prescription medicine that contains venlafaxine. It belongs to a group of medicines called SNRIs, which are used to treat depression and certain anxiety disorders in adults.

Published 20/09/2026

Effexor Capsule

Generic name	venlafaxine
Drug class	Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
Forms	Tablet (immediate-release), Extended-release capsule

Effexor is a brand-name prescription medicine that contains venlafaxine. It belongs to a group of medicines called SNRIs, which are used to treat depression and certain anxiety disorders in adults.

General information

Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.