Venlafaxine Besylate Er Cupones y Precios - Rx.com

If you're searching for a venlafaxine besylate ER coupon, it helps to know exactly what you're comparing: this is venlafaxine besylate extended-release tablets, an FDA-approved product built on the same active medicine used in brand-name Effexor XR, which is formulated with a different salt (venlafaxine hydrochloride). Venlafaxine besylate ER is approved in a single 112.5 mg strength and is not meant for starting venlafaxine treatment or for adjusting your dose. Pricing for it can still vary from pharmacy to pharmacy, so it's worth comparing before you fill. Rx.com checks pricing across more than 60,000 U.S. pharmacies so you can see where your prescription costs less before you hand over your card.

What is venlafaxine besylate ER and how does it work?

Venlafaxine besylate extended-release tablets belong to the SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) class of antidepressants. It's FDA-approved to treat Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in adults. It's taken once daily with food, and the tablet must be swallowed whole, never split, crushed, or chewed, since that can affect how the medication is released.

This product is available in only one strength, 112.5 mg. It is not approved for starting venlafaxine treatment or for titrating a dose up or down, that's done with other venlafaxine products that come in a range of strengths. If your prescriber has you on a different dose, this specific product may not match your prescription, so confirm with your pharmacist before filling.

Some doctors also prescribe venlafaxine ER off-label for hot flashes and other vasomotor symptoms, or for chronic neuropathic pain and migraine prevention. These are not this product's FDA-approved uses, and whether they're appropriate is a decision to make with your prescriber.

Venlafaxine besylate ER cost and how to compare prices

Venlafaxine besylate ER is a single-source, FDA-approved product rather than a medication stocked from many competing manufacturers, but cash prices for it can still differ substantially from one pharmacy to the next and by location. Rather than assuming one number applies everywhere, enter your ZIP code above to see today's price at pharmacies near you and pick the one that works best for your budget.

If you have insurance, your copay may or may not beat the cash price you'd get by comparing pharmacies directly, so it's worth checking both before you fill.

Venlafaxine besylate ER vs. Effexor XR and other options

Venlafaxine besylate ER is its own FDA-approved product, not an interchangeable generic that a pharmacy would routinely substitute for every venlafaxine ER prescription. It uses the besylate salt of venlafaxine rather than the hydrochloride (HCl) salt found in brand-name Effexor XR and in generic venlafaxine HCl ER, and its approval was supported by data showing bioequivalence to venlafaxine HCl ER 150 mg. Because it's approved in only one strength, it isn't a substitute across every venlafaxine ER dose, if your prescription is written for a different strength or a different product, ask your pharmacist to confirm which one you were prescribed before assuming this is it.

If venlafaxine isn't the right fit, other antidepressants your provider might discuss include desvenlafaxine (venlafaxine's active metabolite), duloxetine (another SNRI), or SSRIs like sertraline and escitalopram. Switching between antidepressant classes should always be guided by your prescriber, not done on your own.

Safety information for venlafaxine besylate ER

Venlafaxine besylate ER carries a boxed warning for increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults younger than 25 (ages 18-24), particularly during the early weeks of treatment or after a dose change. It should not be taken within 14 days of an MAOI due to the risk of serotonin syndrome, and it can also raise serotonin syndrome risk when combined with other serotonergic medications.

• Can cause sustained increases in blood pressure; your provider should monitor this
• May increase bleeding risk when combined with NSAIDs, aspirin, or blood thinners
• Has been associated with angle-closure glaucoma
• Stopping abruptly can cause a significant discontinuation syndrome; dosage should be tapered under medical guidance, not stopped suddenly
• Should not be used for bipolar disorder without a mood stabilizer, due to risk of triggering a manic episode

This is general information, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about whether venlafaxine besylate ER is right for you and how to take it safely.