Venlafaxine

Venlafaxine, sold under the brand name Effexor is an antidepressant drug licensed for depression and anxiety. Venlafaxine is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor antidepressant (SSNRI), which is the same class of drug as duloxetine (cymbalta).

Venlafaxine and pain
Venlafaxine has been investigated for use for treating nerve pain (neuropathic pain) in people without depression, but evidence is generally weak.

Learn more

 * Cymbalta overview - FDA
 * Duloxetine - drugs.com