Meet with a licensed provider online to explore if an antidepressant medication like venlafaxine (Effexor) may be right for you.
Treatment for:depression, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder
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Get individual therapy for depression, stress, and more (for yourself or your child/teen). Or, work through your unique relationship challenges in couples/marriage or family therapy.
Reduce or manage symptoms of mental health conditions like anxiety and ADHD, with psychiatric medication.
Browse our providers online or call our scheduling team for matching assistance — find a provider who accepts your insurance and meets your needs, whether that’s a clinical specialty or a shared life experience. Choose a date and time that works for you and how you’d prefer to pay (using insurance or self-pay).
Meet online with your provider to begin treatment. At your first session, share any symptoms or struggles you’re experiencing along with your goals. Together, you and your provider will discuss if medication may be a good next step. Your provider may write you a prescription to be filled at your local pharmacy.
Once your treatment plan is created, your provider will regularly check in and encourage feedback to ensure any medication you may be prescribed is effective for you.
A serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) is a class of medication commonly used to treat mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD.
SNRIs increase the availability of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. Serotonin is a naturally-occurring brain chemical that supports the regulation of mood and memory; norepinephrine is also a naturally-occurring brain chemical that supports focus, attention, and energy.
Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. As a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), it works by balancing levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain.
Yes, weight changes are possible with venlafaxine. Side effects like nausea, vomiting, and appetite loss may cause temporary weight loss. Studies of antidepressant medications also show venlafaxine can cause some weight gain. If you're worried about weight changes with venlafaxine, talk with your provider about your concerns.
Venlafaxine starts working soon after you start taking the medication. However, it may take a few weeks before you notice a distinct improvement in your symptoms. If you have questions about the effectiveness of venlafaxine for your condition, talk with your provider to learn more.
No, venlafaxine is not a federally controlled substance, as it is not known to be habit-forming or addictive. For more information about how venlafaxine works, you can speak with your pharmacist or provider.
Yes, tiredness is a common side effect of venlafaxine. Taking venlafaxine may also cause problems with sleep, which could contribute to feelings of tiredness. However, keep in mind that tiredness or low energy may also be a symptom of your condition. If you're feeling tired with venlafaxine treatment, talk with your provider or pharmacist to discuss ways to manage this side effect.
If you are considering weaning off venlafaxine, do not do so on your own. Suddenly stopping venlafaxine may cause withdrawal symptoms, such as headache, agitation, anxiety, trouble sleeping, sweating, confusion, trouble with balance, and nightmares. If you're interested in stopping venlafaxine, talk with your provider before taking any action. They can help you gradually wean off the medication to lower your risk for withdrawal symptoms.
The duration of withdrawal symptoms from venlafaxine depends on individual factors, such as how you responded to venlafaxine, your dose and how quickly you're weaned off the drug, other conditions you may have, and other medications you may be taking. Typically, withdrawal symptoms for venlafaxine are mild and go away within a few weeks if your dosage is slowly lowered over time. In some cases, though, withdrawal symptoms may last for several months. If you're concerned about the duration of your withdrawal symptoms, talk with your provider.
You can meet online with a licensed provider at Thriveworks — if it’s clinically appropriate, they may prescribe you medication for the treatment of a diagnosed mental health condition. Your Thriveworks provider will send your prescription to a local pharmacy to be filled.
Thriveworks accepts most major insurance plans for our online psychiatry and therapy services. Your insurance may also cover the cost of any medication prescribed to you by your Thriveworks provider, which can be filled at a local pharmacy. Check with your insurance provider to confirm your medical and prescription coverage information.
Schedule an online appointment with a licensed psychiatric provider at Thriveworks. After meeting with you and discussing your symptoms and treatment plan, your provider may recommend a prescription medication and/or additional services to help you reach your goals.
Yes, Thriveworks is LegitScript-certified. LegitScript, a trusted compliance organization that verifies healthcare and telehealth providers, has reviewed Thriveworks.com as part of its rigorous certification process. This certification confirms that Thriveworks meets LegitScript’s high standards for legality, safety, and transparency, ensuring that our services comply with industry regulations and ethical guidelines.
Our psychiatry services are done completely online, so you can schedule with any psychiatric provider in your state.
Accepting medication as part of your mental health care plan is an individual and often deeply personal decision. At Thriveworks, we’re here to help you understand your care options and support you on the path toward wellness. We prioritize treating the whole patient, whether through medication, therapy, or a combination of both — guided by clinical best practices and rigorously developed treatment strategies to help clients safely and efficiently resolve their symptoms.
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