Medically reviewed by Alex Yampolsky, PharmD Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) and Effexor (venlafaxine) are prescription medications ...

Cymbalta is the brand name for duloxetine, and Effexor XR contains the active drug venlafaxine. These are prescription drugs called serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). They are used ...

DEAR PEOPLE’S PHARMACY: Our 16-year-old son has been on venlafaxine for six months for depression. Now the doctor wants to ...

This article reviews the published literature on the use of venlafaxine, fluoxetine, and paroxetine for the treatment of hot flashes.

Yes, some antidepressants can help you sleep. This is because many antidepressants have sedative properties, which may improve sleep efficiency and reduce the amount of times you wake up during ...