2006-10-09 08:16:49 · 9 answers · asked by sarah o 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I have been taking effexor for over a yer now. I finially asked about generics and they gave me Venlafaxine, but instead of taking it once a day I have to take it twice a day. It is a 75 mg. tablet.
2006-10-09 08:19:40 · answer #1 · answered by Tammy G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no longer yet, i'm afraid. Drug companies carry patents that are solid for 12 years, so Effexor XR has a number of years to pass formerly the patent expires and a typical could be positioned on the industry.
2016-10-16 00:25:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, my drug plan will only pay for the name brands when there is no generic one available. I have been on this for quite some time and there is no generic one yet.
2006-10-09 08:19:14 · answer #3 · answered by plantladywithcfids 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. its called "Generic Effexor XR" or venlafaxine. it was just approved by the FDA in august
2006-10-09 08:19:48 · answer #4 · answered by NAQ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Sarah,
It does indeed now come in generic doses. See article:
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=63353
http://www.medicinenet.com/venlafaxine/article.htm
If you go to http://www.qualitygenerics.com/effexor.shtml?ref=alex2
You'll see that the generics are somewhat cheaper than the name brand. I'm sure if you have insurance, it's a much better deal.
2006-10-09 08:40:04 · answer #5 · answered by Kristina F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it does call a drug store and ask them what the name is
2006-10-09 08:42:07 · answer #6 · answered by churchonthewayseniors 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does.... my wife is on effexor for depression. ask you Rx
2006-10-09 08:28:20 · answer #7 · answered by cowboysfan4lyfe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not currently in the market it is called VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE but has not been approved as of yet.
2006-10-09 08:36:10 · answer #8 · answered by corchelly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't - yet.
2006-10-09 08:18:55 · answer #9 · answered by auskan2002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋