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I was on 75 mg of effexor (venlafaxine) felt very agitated went gp he increased to 150 consultant reduced back to 75 week then stopped feel really upset what i do?
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Too fast: This may have been too fast a change. Please seek immediate care.
Answered 11/2/2014
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