Serotonin-norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
- Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq): Similar to Venlafaxine.
- Duloxetine (Cymbalta): Dosing 40 mg two X daily or 60 mg once daily.
- Milnacipran (Ixel, Savella): Serotonin/norepinhephrine reuptake inhibitor. Manufactured in France by Pierre Fabre.
- Venlafaxine (Effexor): Also used to treat generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and social anxiety disorder. Dose should be titrated upward starting at 37.5 mg X one week. Maximum dose 375 mg in XR form. Blood pressure should be monitored as this medication can increase it.
Agents such as Tramadol (Tramal, Ultram) and Sibutramine (Meridia, Reductil) are also SNRIs and may be included in this class.
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