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My psychiatrist is trying to wean me off effexor (venlafaxine) xr and start zoloft. i've been super nauseated all day with diarrhea. is this a side effect?
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Yes: Weaning off of Effexor (venlafaxine) can cause nausea, vertigo, diarrhea. Talk to your doctor about getting medication to help with the side effects while you go through this transition.
Answered 10/15/2014
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