Extended-release formulation of venlafaxine in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder

@article{Pae2007ExtendedreleaseFO,
  title={Extended-release formulation of venlafaxine in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder},
  author={Chi-Un Pae and Hyun Kook Lim and Neena Ajwani and Chul Lee and Ashwin A. Patkar},
  journal={Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics},
  year={2007},
  volume={7},
  pages={603 - 615}
}
  • C. Pae, H. Lim, A. Patkar
  • Published 1 June 2007
  • Psychology, Medicine
  • Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics
There is abundant evidence for abnormalities of both norepinephrine and serotonin neurotransmitter systems in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Venlafaxine extended-release formulation (venlafaxine XR) is a serotonin and norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitor with antidepressant and anxiolytic properties relevant to the pathophysiology of PTSD. Venlafaxine XR is currently approved for the treatment of panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and social anxiety disorder, as well as major… 
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