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My period is 8 days late, lots of nausea, dizziness and exhausted. am i pregnant? do i need to stop taking my effexor (venlafaxine) until i know for sure?

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Dr. Paul Pyles answered

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See your doctor : You will need a pregnancy test. Talk to your doctor first before making any changes to your medication such as weaning off the Effexor (venlafaxine).

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Answered 5/3/2015

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A member asked:

My period is 8 days late, lots of nausea, dizziness and exhausted. am i pregnant? do i need to stop taking my effexor (venlafaxine) until i know for sure?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Pyles answered

Dr Altman agreed

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