by Eric Christianson | Jun 25, 2025 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
When comparing venlafaxine versus desvenlafaxine, we must first recognize that they are both part of the drug class called SNRIs. Both of these medications work by inhibiting the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine. Venlafaxine comes in an extended-release...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 12, 2023 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Case Studies
In this case scenario, I review the possibility of venlafaxine withdrawal and some key factors that lead me to this assessment. A 59-year-old patient presents to your pharmacy seeking a refill for her Klonopin prescription and to purchase a pill organizer for herself....