Venlafaxine vs Amitriptyline

What to choose Venlafaxine or Amitriptyline

Venlafaxine is antidepressant of type Serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) while Amitriptyline is of Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) type. Venlafaxine and Amitriptyline are just substances that antidepressant can contain. Venlafaxine is contained in the antidepressant Effexor. Amitriptyline is contained in the antidepressant Elavil.