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Ii was diagnosed with fibromiyalji& i took lyrica (pregabalin) &effexor in 75mg doses.i felt better so i stopped effexor but still takin lyrica (pregabalin) when feelin pain ?
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Sounds good to me: That is fine. As long as this works for you, stay with it. Effexor (venlafaxine) generally is not very effective for fm anyway.
Answered 6/25/2014
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