About Venlafaxine: Venlafaxine, which can be found on the market under the trade names Efexor and Effexor, is an antidepressant that belongs to the SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) class. Venlafaxine was introduced by the company known as Wyeth in 1993. Venlafaxine is one of the most common treatments of many disorders on the US market today, being ranked sixth among the best-selling antidepressant drugs. Venlafaxine is most commonly prescribed as treatment for the major depressive disorder, also known under the names of clinical depression, major depression, et cetera, which causes a general state of low mood, lack of interest for any sort of activity and low self-esteem. Other than that, Venlafaxine is also used in the treatment of social phobia, panic disorders and studies have shown that the drug can greatly reduce the severity of the effect of some vasomotor symptoms (such as the "hot flash", the uncomfortable hot feeling and increased heartbeat experienced by females during menopause).
Venlafaxine can not to be used to treat bipolar disorder. Its way of action means it can cause mania, mixed states and psychosis, thus worsening the effects of bipolar disorder.
How Venlafaxine Works: As Venlafaxine belongs to the SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) class, unlike most drugs on the market that belong to the SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) class, it works by increasing the production of two neurotransmitters in the brain: serotonin and norepinephrine, while the latter only affect the production of serotonin. Venlafaxine works by affecting the transporter proteins of serotonin and norepinephrine. The latter are neurotransmitters, and their production and effectiveness is affected by Venlafaxine. The result is that more synapses of the brain are activated. In higher doses, studies have shown that Venlafaxine also affects the production and effectiveness of dopamine, another neurotransmitter, as dopamine and norepinephrine share the same transporter. Its empiric formula is C17H27NO2. Venlafaxine also interacts with opioid receptors, increasing pain threshold.
Dosages Of Venlafaxine: Venlafaxine for persons showing the general symptoms of depressions is commonly issued in doses of 75 milligrams per day. This dose is usually divided into two or three doses a day. These should be taken at roughly the same time every day to prevent the level of Buy Venlafaxine in the blood from fluctuating. If the treatment proves unsuccessful or if the patient shows side effects, the doctor may change the dose according to the patient's needs. The highest recommended dose of Venlafaxine Online per day is 225 mg, which can be higher or lower according to the metabolism of every person. The highest recommended dose is generally issued in severe causes of depression or anxiety.