Venlafaxine — Drug Interactions, Alcohol & Pregnancy Guide

Last reviewed: · Source: US FDA drug label database

About Venlafaxine

Venlafaxine is an SNRI used for depression and anxiety. It can raise blood pressure at higher doses. It has one of the most difficult discontinuation syndromes of all antidepressants — never stop suddenly.

Also sold as: Efexor, Effexor

Drug class SNRI
Used for Depression, Generalised anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, Social anxiety disorder
Max adult dose 75-375mg daily (XL formulation once daily)
OTC in UK Prescription only

Venlafaxine and Alcohol

🟡 USE WITH CAUTION

Avoid alcohol with venlafaxine — both affect serotonin and noradrenaline systems, and combined sedation and blood pressure effects are unpredictable.

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