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I was recently placed on effexor. my right leg is trembling, sweats and overall nervousness. is this common or another medication. been four days.
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Effexor: Venlafaxine is somewhat notorious for increasing anxiety at start of treatment. I have noticed from experience that it tends to calm down in over a week.
Answered 1/22/2017
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