| Description : | Venlafaxine hydrochloride is a prescription antidepressant first introduced by Wyeth in 1993,, and marketed under the trade names EffexorŽ for tablets and Effexor XRŽ for extended-release capsules. EfexorŽ and Efexor XRŽ / EfexorŽ Depot are alternate trade name spellings used in some countries. Since venlafaxine is under patent,, a generic is not available (as of 2005). ... |