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I have been on venlafaxine for 10 days for migraine, its leaving me exhausted and giving me higher headpain than the migraine. am i likely to adjust?

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Dr. Ilene Ruhoy answered

Specializes in Neurology

Possible: Sedation is not unusual and headache can be a side effect. It is best to try a treatment for 2-3 weeks as these effects usually minimize by then but if you are really suffering you may want to ask your prescribing physician for an alternative preventative medication.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/25/2016

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