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Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
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How SNRIs work
SNRIs approved to treat depression
Side effects and cautions
Safety issues
Suicide risk and antidepressants
Stopping treatment with SNRIs
Finding the right antidepressant
SNRIs approved to treat depression
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved these SNRIs to treat depression:
- Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)
- Duloxetine (Cymbalta) — also approved to treat anxiety and certain types of chronic pain
- Levomilnacipran (Fetzima)
- Venlafaxine (Effexor XR) — also approved to treat certain anxiety disorders and panic disorder
