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Can higher doses of effexor (venlafaxine) (above 75mg) cause depression to worsen and/or increase symptoms like anhedonia, lethargy, demotivation, etc.?
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Not typically: Increasing Effexor (venlafaxine) dose may not be effective and can increase side effects, including anxiety, but should not actually worsen depressive symptoms you describe. Effexor (venlafaxine) can unmask Mania in a patient with underlying Bipolar disorder.
Answered 7/2/2016
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