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I have depression and anxiety. my doctor put me on effexor, (venlafaxine) which is making me more anxious 3 weeks into a dosage increase. will it eventually help?
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Effexor (venlafaxine) & depression: Effexor (venlafaxine) is a stimulating antidepressant. It may worsen depression in the short term. It will help both depression and anxiety in the long term, over months. Be patient.
Answered 6/25/2014
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