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At what dose does venlafaxine become a sndri? (dopamine)

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Dr. John Moranville answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Never: Venlafaxine aka Effexor (venlafaxine) is an SNRI. As far as I know it does not have any effects on dopamine at any dose

Answered 8/18/2016

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