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Can venlafaxine (300mg a day) make someone more irritable/aggressive and emotionless?

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Sometimes.: Some people may experience irritability, a feeling of numbness or loss of emotions but also aggressive behavior with antidepressants like Venlafaxine , even in lower doses.

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Answered 11/12/2014

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