Efexor-XR Capsules 150mg contain the antidepressant medication, venlafaxine which is used to treat depression, panic attacks, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety disorders. Additionally, Efexor-XR may be prescribed for chronic pain, diabetic neuropathy (nerve pain) and for migraine prevention. Medicine trials also suggest that Efexor-XR may be effective in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Venlafaxine is a member of the SSNRI class of antidepressants. When there is an imbalance of the chemical messengers known as neurotransmitters depression and mood disorders may occur. Venlafaxine helps raise the levels of the neurotransmitters, serotonin and noradrenaline which assists in relieving the symptoms of depression.
Efexor-XR 150mg is available as a modified release capsule.