Question: are effexor and xanax the same?
Answer: Effexor XR is also used to treat patients with major depressive disorders. Effexor XR and Xanax belong to different drug classes. Effexor XR is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI) type antidepressant and Xanax is a benzodiazepine.