Effexor (venlafaxine) is an atypical antidepressant that is useful for treatment-resistant chronic depression. Basically, nothing else has worked so far(especially SSRIs), so we're giving Effexor a shot. It is an SNRI (serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor).
Side effects include hypertension, nausea, insomnia, dry mouth, sweating, agitation, headache, and sexual dysfunction. ***Monitor blood pressure at higher doses with patient with a history of hypertension. Rapid discontinuation can cause withdrawal!
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