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A member asked:
Hi, it's been about 5mts since i stopped taking venlafaxine wo doctor's knowledge coz i felt much less stresed or anxious. is it dangerous?
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Not now: If you stopped it on your own 5 months ago you are fine in terms of withdrawal side effects. The only danger would come if you are starting to feel depressed again and needed to get restarted on your medication. If that is the case, do not wait - make an appointment with your doctor and discuss the situation.
Answered 9/12/2014
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