Venlafaxine

Venlafaxine belongs to a class of medications known as Serotonin and Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI). It is used to treat symptoms of depression (low mood) such as:

• Feeling sad
• Feeling hopeless or useless
• Feeling bad about yourself
• Thoughts of ending your life
• Poor sleep, energy or appetite.

It may also be used to treat symptoms of anxiety such as:

• Feeling uncontrollably or constantly worried
• Very fast heartbeat
• Uncontrolled shaking of body parts such as hands (tremors) 
• Sweating
• Nervousness

Venlafaxine may be used for other conditions. Check with your healthcare professional if you are unsure why you are given this medication.