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Venlafaxine
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Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)
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Common adverse affects:
- Nausea
- GI upset
- agitation
- insomnia
- sexual dysfunction
- headache
- hypertension
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Advantages:
Possibly more effective in those unresponsive to SSRIs.
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Disadvantages:
- Moderate to high doses less well-tolerated.
- Need to monitor BP at high doses.
- Withdrawal effects common.