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What is the cause of the manic like happiness i feel only after taking one dose of venlafaxine (75 mg)?

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Dr. John Moranville answered

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Switch phenomenon: People who are bipolar can switch rapidly into a manic episode when taking antidepressant. See your psychiatrist. They may want to start you on a mood stabilizer.

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Answered 3/26/2014

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A member asked:

What is the cause of the manic like happiness i feel only after taking one dose of venlafaxine (75 mg)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Moranville answered

Dr Pappas agreed

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