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A 27-year-old male asked:

I've been taking effexor (venlafaxine) for three weeks and am getting an "adrenaline rush" feeling. is this a temporary side effect, or likely not to go away?

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Dr. James Rochester
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Family Medicine 28 years experience
Side effect: Not uncommon with this medication when you start it. If it continues for another 2-3 weeks, talk to your prescribing healthcare provider. This side effect usually goes away in 4-8 weeks. Good Luck.
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