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Can i take 5-htp along with effexor (venlafaxine)?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Bad idea!: This combo has a fairly high risk for a very bad problem known as serotonin syndrome. Talk to your Dr. Don't start to take them on your own but if they've been prescribed and you've already started, don't just stop cold turkey. Get to a Dr as soon as possible to help correct this.

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Answered 4/12/2018

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