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I took effexor (venlafaxine) xr in the past. it helped me immensely, although time went by i started to itch all over/hard to breathe. started again 30m after itch?
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Medication Allergy: Those symptoms suggest an allergic reaction to effexor (venlafaxine). I would report your symptoms immediately to your doctor for an alternative. Some unpleasant side effects can occur when you are withdrawing from effexor (venlafaxine).
Answered 12/22/2014
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Confusing: Has the rash been gone for 30 months? You tried Effexor (venlafaxine) again? Any rash since you resumed use? Why keflex?
Answered 6/25/2014
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Was allergic to Effexor XR but helped the most! today tried pristiq (desvenlafaxine) and itching! next i'm trying cymbalta but don't want weight gain! :((((?
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If i'm allergic to Effexor XR (itchy/can't breathe well) can I be put on pristiq (desvenlafaxine)? Or are there same ingredients? I've had bad tolerance with ssri's
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I have bad spasms in my upper back. I have been to the doctor for them and he has me on norco and because of anxiety, Effexor xr 75 mg. This has helped but the muscles still spasm. Lately I have also been getting shortness of breath when they are in a bad
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