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Sexual side effects from effexor (venlafaxine) i'm taking effexor (venlafaxine) for headaches and i can no longer ejaculate unless i try really hard for a long time and it's exhausting. normally i can ejaculate within a minute now it's taking 10 or more.
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Do : Do you have a specific question? I'd probably be bothered by the symptoms you are describing, which are definitely possible from taking effexor (venlafaxine). I'd recommend going back to the physician prescribing this medication and discuss alternatives.
Answered 10/3/2016
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