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150mg of effexor (venlafaxine) and 20mg of adderall, taking it for a few months. can lightheaded and tingling throughout body be side effects of the combination?

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Yes: Both of those drugs may have the side effects you mentioned and the combination is more likely to cause it. Please talk to your prescribed about these symptoms so they can make modifications in your medicines.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 1/20/2016

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