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My blood levels are normal can it be effexor (venlafaxine) that is causing my muscle twitches, my doctor says its stress related but i'm not stressed ?
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Could be: It may be the effexor (venlafaxine). Discuss it with your doctor assertively.
Answered 8/22/2019
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Can be both: Yes, Effexor (venlafaxine) can cause muscle twitching. The short-term clinical trials before Effexor (venlafaxine) was released showed 1% of patients having this effect if using the immediate release form, and 3% of those taking the extended release form. That said, stress and anxiety can produce these physical effects as well. I hear you say you're "not stressed" -- but if completely not, why are you needing effexor (venlafaxine)?
Answered 1/27/2016
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