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Is There An Alternative For Effexor 75mg Medication?

I have been on Effexor xr 75 mg for a couple of years . My insurance carrier no longer covers this medication I take it one a day and have been off of it for two weeks I can t afford the 200.00 copayment for thirty I am confused and need to know should I get doctor to call in something else or what I need advise please
Mon, 25 Feb 2019
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Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hi,

Effexor (Venlafaxine) is an antidepressant of mixed Norepinephrine/Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI) and Receptor Blockers. Other antidepressants in this group are: Duloxetine, Mirtazapine, Vortioxetine, Levomilnacipran.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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Is There An Alternative For Effexor 75mg Medication?

Hi, Effexor (Venlafaxine) is an antidepressant of mixed Norepinephrine/Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI) and Receptor Blockers. Other antidepressants in this group are: Duloxetine, Mirtazapine, Vortioxetine, Levomilnacipran. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist