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A member asked:

I wasn't sure if i took my low dose effexor (venlafaxine) xr this morning,and i just took another one by mistake. should i be worried? not sure what to.do.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Effexor: Not sure what you mean by low -dose. But if it one of the lower doses that this medication comes in , you will likely be fine. Have you consider using a day of the week pill container?

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 5/17/2017

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