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Is it safe to be more than two years on venlafaxine/lamictal comb?

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Yes: Yes, they are safe to take together for the long term treatment of generalized anxiety and bipolar depression. Psychotherapy can also be beneficial for your conditions including personality disorders.

Dr Rhoads and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 4/28/2016

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