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A member asked:

On effexor (venlafaxine) 37, 5 (8th day). i felt a shock similar than a stride in my brain. some agressive has shown (thoughs). is it normal?panic attacks has gone..

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Effexor (venlafaxine): Effexor (venlafaxine) blocks reuptake of serotonin & norepinephrine, leading to increase in both, hence these effects. Not serious and may lessen with time, as long as it is helping the anxiety & depression.

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