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

Answered 5/6/2014

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