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First day on effexor (venlafaxine) 37, 5...feeling a kind of agitation....is it normal?

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Effexor (venlafaxine): Anything could be possible esp if you are new to antidepressants--i would go slow on the titration of the med which really takes 2-4 weeks to really work.

Answered 4/24/2015

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Effexor (venlafaxine): Possible initially. Keep your doctor informed of your symptoms and progress.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/16/2019

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