Systematic Review of Extended Release Venlafaxine in the Treatment of Depression in China / 中国心理卫生杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective: To understand the study status of Extended Release Venlafaxine (Venlafaxine ER) in the treatment of depression and its efficacy in China. Methods: 8 papers on Venlafaxine ER treatment of depression were indexed and reviewed with evidence-based medicine method. Results:7 of 8 studies were RCT. The effect size of Venlafaxine ER in the treatment of depression at the end of week 2 was more significant than that of SSRIs (Z=-2.17,P