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A 22-year-old female asked:

I was weaned off effexor (venlafaxine) and simultaneously started on zoloft. at the same time i developed back acne for the first time ever. is this a side effect?

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Dr. Daryl Tanskianswered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Side effects : Acne is not likely a side effect of the mentioned changes in treatment.

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