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Just decreased effexor (venlafaxine) xr from 250mg to 175mg, and am really nauseous and feel out of it. its so much worse in the afternoon & evening. why is that?
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Talk to your doctor : You may need a slower taper on this medication. Talk to your doctor about going back up to 225mg on your medicine to see if this helps. You may be experiencing withdrawal symptoms. Best wishes!
Answered 3/22/2015
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