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I have complete anhedonia from stimulant abuse, i'm a year clean, i just started taking effexor, (venlafaxine) will it help restore my dopamine levels?
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Sometimes.: Sometimes wellbutrin or effexor (venlafaxine) can help restore sex drive along with time off amphetamines
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