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A member asked:

My effexor (venlafaxine) er 75 mg was bumped up to 150 mg er. any reason not to take 2 75's to finish them off?

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Dr. Pacita David answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: There should be no problem. Might as well use up what you have left over. Hope this is helpful. All the best.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

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