Venlafaxine

[Shimmie]

Is there any difference between venlafaxine and venlafaxine XL. My psychiatrist prescribed this for me to be taken 2 times daily bit of a scutter

[BikerMatt]

I think xl is the slow release version.

[MyNameIsTerry]

It's as Matt says. The extended release means you take it once a day and the longer half life covers you. It's also said to be easier in terms of side effects.

On the twice a day you need to be pretty strict with keeping to taking them. Missing a dose can start you into withdrawal with the short half life.