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I get a 3 month supply of effexor tablets i take 225mg. by the end of the bottle i start feeling withdrawal symptoms. do the tablets lose potency? i

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Need to be specific: You need to be more specific about your symptoms--My initial thought would be that these may not be withdrawal symptoms, but excess accumulation of serotonin or one of the other neurotransmitters, A virtual consult would probably be more helpful for your situation.

Answered 12/14/2016

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