Effexor XR Free Samples

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Effexor XR, or venlafaxine HCI, is a prescription antidepressant used in the treatment of major depressive disorder, anxiety, and panic disorder. Effexor helps to restore the balance of natural substances in the brain that improve specific mood problems.[1]

Free samples of Effexor XR offer an opportunity for patients interested in the drug to try out its effectiveness before paying for a full prescription. Interested patients can contact their doctors for more information on acquiring free trial samples of Effexor XR, as Pfizer provides samples directly to healthcare providers. When no samples are available or the patient has already taken their allotment, Effexor coupons, savings cards or Effexor patient assistance programs can lead to further savings.



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Chemical name Venlafaxine
Manufactured by Pfizer, Inc.
Prescription Needed? Yes[1]
Generic available Yes[2]
Brought to market 1993[3]
Administration 2 or 3 times a day by mouth[4]
Manufacturer phone 212-733-2323[5]
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Effexor XR Background

Effexor XR is a brand name for venlafaxine, which may also be obtained in generic form. The drug was first approved by the FDA in 1993. Effexor XR is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, or SSNRI, and is manufactured by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer, Inc. Common side effects associated with the drug include:[1]

  • Increased appetite
  • Changes in weight
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea or constipation
  • Decreased sex drive or impotence
  • Drowsiness or dizziness
  • Excess nervousness



About Patient Assistance Programs

Advice on how to save on prescription costs with patient assistance programs for medications like Effexor XR. Details on how to apply for these programs, and how much eligible patients can save, are offered.

How to Get Effexor XR Samples

Patients interested in trying out free samples of Effexor XR may start by speaking with their doctor or healthcare provider. Pfizer, Inc. offers free samples of new and existing drugs, so a patient's doctor may already have free samples of Effexor XR on hand. If not, he or she may be able to get them directly from Pfizer.

Patients looking for ways to save on their Effexor XR prescription can learn more about the $4 Co-Pay Commitment Program through the official Effexor XR website or by calling 877-612-1148. For those who qualify for the program, savings of up to $75 a month or up to $1,000 a year are offered. The card is used at pharmacies, and patients must present it along with their prescription in order to receive the discount. It is not insurance, and patients who have public health insurance policies like Medicaid may not use it. Similarly, patients whose entire prescription is covered by private insurance are not eligible.[6]

There are also several patient assistance programs and drug savings cards that provide Effexor XR for free or for less to qualifying patients. The following programs cover this drug:[7]

  • Pfizer Pfriends
  • Together Rx Access
  • Rx Outreach Medications
  • Pfizer Connection to Care

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 http://www.effexor.com/default.aspx
  2. http://depression.emedtv.com/effexor/generic-effexor.html
  3. http://www.emedexpert.com/compare/effexor-vs-cymbalta.shtml
  4. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a694020.html#if-i-forget
  5. https://www.pfizer.com/contact/mail_general.jsp
  6. http://www.effexorxr.com/offers.aspx
  7. http://www.needymeds.org/drug_list.taf?_function=name&name=Effexor%20XR&coupon=1



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