Effexor

What Ingredients Are in Effexor?

Effexor® is a brand-name SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) product that includes an active ingredient along with inactive ingredients that help form tablets or capsules. Inactive ingredients support manufacturing and delivery but do not provide the intended therapeutic effect.

Active Ingredient

Why Ingredient Lists Can Vary

Effexor® ingredient lists may differ due to:

  • Product type (immediate-release tablet or extended-release capsule)
  • Dosage strength
  • Manufacturer-specific formulations (including authorized generics)

Because of this, ingredient information should be reviewed at the product level.

Generic Name Reference

Effexor® is a brand-name product that contains the active ingredient Venlafaxine. Ingredient lists can still vary by manufacturer and formulation (including IR vs XR dosage forms).

How to View Ingredient Information

To view available ingredient listings associated with Effexor® products:
Scan a medication using PillParser to see its ingredient list.





Adding the manufacturer filters generics (fillers/dyes often differ).

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Why Ingredient Differences Matter

Medications with the same active ingredient can contain different inactive ingredients depending on the manufacturer and formulation.
PillParser helps you review listed ingredients. RxAllergyScan allows users to compare medications against their personal allergen profile.

Educational Note

This page is intended for educational and informational purposes only and does not provide medical guidance.