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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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Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook answered

Too fast: This may have been too fast a change. Please seek immediate care.

Dr Munshower and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 11/2/2014

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook answered

Dr Munshower and 5 doctors agreed

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