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Is it normal to experience anxiety as a start up effect for venlafaxine? heart palpitations upon waking up. dry mouth. just started 75mg last night.

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Heart palpitations: dry mouth and anxiousness are potential side effects of the venlafaxine however it would be rare to experience these after a single dose. Call your health care provider to see if he/she wants to continue the medication for you or stop it.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Is it normal to experience anxiety as a start up effect for venlafaxine? heart palpitations upon waking up. dry mouth. just started 75mg last night.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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