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Have depression & anxiety. dr. has me taking luvox 300mgs and effexor (venlafaxine) 150 mgs. is this safe?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Drug interaction: Drug interactions can occur between Luvox and Effexor (venlafaxine). See: http://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=2296-1524,1128-9754 There is potential for a serotinergic Syndrome - however that does not mean this will occur. Please discuss further with treating psychiatrist. Take care.

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Answered 1/30/2019

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