an antidepressant which functions by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin; it is a member of the SNRI categorization. Thus, its manner of action varies from that of the SSRI's, that some people think raises it's efficacy in remediation of depression than SSRI's.
VENLAFAXINE: "Venlafaxine is a suitable remedy for the treating of Michael's social anxiety disorder. "