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Is it possible that i cannot tolerate ssri's anymore. in the past they worked but after menopause, they seem to cause me extreme anxiety?
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Change medication.: Venlafaxine or desvenlafaxine may be more effective in treating your anxiety.
Answered 9/30/2015
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