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Would it be ok to mix snri 75mg venlafaxine and 60mg duloxetine? currently on 120mg duloxetine but getting headaches. was on 225mg venlafaxine.

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Yes, but...: You could use both together, but they are both the same mechanism of action. Your insurance company may not pay for two antidepressants from the same class.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/7/2014

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