are venlafaxine and lexapro the same?
Effexor (venlafaxine) and Lexapro (escitalopram) are two medications that can treat depression and anxiety. Although they treat similar conditions, these drugs work in different ways. Effexor is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) while Lexapro is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).