The present invention provides an osmotic device containing controlled release
venlafaxine in the core in combination with an anti-psychotic agent in a rapid
release external coat. A wide range of anti-psychotic agents can be used in this
device. Particular embodiments of the invention provide osmotic devices having
predetermined release profiles. One embodiment of the osmotic device includes an
external coat that has been spray-coated rather compression-coated onto the device.
The device with spray-coated external core is smaller and easier to swallow than
the similar device having a compression-coated external coat. The device is useful
for the treatment of depression, anxiety or psychosis related disorders.