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I am taking effexor, fanapt, (iloperidone) risperadal and lamictal and have trouble with reading comprehension. is this a common side effect?

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Dr. Roberta Beals answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: All of these medications alone or together can affect your reading comprehension.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/21/2013

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