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A member asked:
Can i drink and/or smoke marijuana while on effexor (venlafaxine)? i switched from 200mg zoloft to 75mg effexor (venlafaxine) just yesterday for anxiety cuz zoloft wasnt working
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not wise to combine: Effexor (venlafaxine) affects levels of neurotransmitters in our brain & caution should be taken when combining it with any other chemicals that affect our minds. I wasn't able to find specific info on marijuana & Effexor (venlafaxine) but found this info on how it interacts with Marinol (synthetic thc) & alcohol:http://www.Drugs.Com/drug-interactions/effexor-with-marinol-2296-1524-943-511.Html ps it's wise to ask your doc.
Answered 1/24/2019
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No: It is never recommended to drink or take drugs especially with your medications.
Answered 3/15/2014
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