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Can missing a dose of effexor (venlafaxine) or cause lucid dreaming or out of body experiences
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Dreams and Effexor (venlafaxine): Effexor (venlafaxine) (and all antidepressants) suppress rem sleep. We dream during rem sleep. So missing a shorter acting antidepressant (including effexor) can cause intense and vivid dreams.
Answered 9/5/2015
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Not usually: Dreaming or out of body sensation more likely related to original brain disorder.
Answered 9/26/2013
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