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.
