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Lost weight(by diet+exerc) & on 375mg of effexor, (venlafaxine) does the drug work through the bloodstream? would dr need to lower the mg if i lose more?
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No: Yes it does work via the blood stream but the elimination does not depend on your size.
Answered 5/17/2015
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