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A member asked:

I've been using venlafaxine 37.5 with risperidone for 8mths (for depression). getting unemployed recently i'm much more anxious. the best solution?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

If more venlafaxine: Does not work, you will need a benzodiazepine like valium.

Answered 2/25/2014

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