Venlafaxine (Effexor). This SNRI was FDA-approved in 1993 to treat MDD and social anxiety disorder. It's since been FDA-approved for panic disorder. It's sometimes also used off-label for: Attention deficit disorder (ADD) Fibromyalgia Diabetic nerve pain Complex pain syndromes Hot flashes Migra...
To stop making yourself suffer, it’s crucial to let go of grudges, practice forgiveness, and cultivate a mindset of gratitude for the simple things in life. Setting boundaries with toxic people and addressing your own negative thought patterns are also effective strategies to prevent suffering fro...
If you have bipolar disorder and you're unhappy with the medication that you're currently on—perhaps you feel like it's not working well enough or maybe you're experiencing a side effect that you simply can't stand—remember that it's never a good idea to stop taking a medication cold...
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Tricyclic antidepressants are an older class of antidepressants that, while effective for some people, carry a large side effect profile including heart arrhythmias and anticholinergic side effects like dry mouth, sedation, and constipation: Amitriptyline (Amitrip, Elevil, Endep,...
Antidepressants: Drugs such as fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil), citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), or venlafaxine (Effexor) may be needed for as long as a year (possibly longer). Other classes of medications known as mood stabilizers or anti-psychotics also...
Dr. Padam Bhatia is a board certified Psychiatrist who runs Elevate Psychiatry, based in Miami, Florida. He specializes in treating patients with a combination of traditional medicine and evidence-based holistic therapies. He also specializes in electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), Transcranial Magnetic Stim...