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A member asked:

Jerky switching from effexor (venlafaxine) to wellbriton. dizzy, sick very emotional ?

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Go back to Dr.: There is syndrome called discontinuation syndrome from antidepressants. It maybe that the cross-tapering is too fast or you may not tolerate one of the antidepressants. You need to go back to your doctor so he can help you cross-taper safely.

Answered 3/1/2014

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