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Ive been suffering anxiety ocd & tics7 months recently given effexor150 and go to therapy, how long will it take to release muscle exhaust & sniffing?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Stick with therapist: Your question doesn't make much sense. I would recommend continuing with the doctor who prescribed the medication. Sometimes dose needs to be adjusted and sometimes medication must be changed.

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/1/2015

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