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A member asked:
I am on 225mg effexor for g a d.my dr increased it to 300mg.last friday.i have headaches since. could it be the med. many thanks.
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Yes: Headache occurs in up to 38% of people who take Effexor. REF: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/effexor-side-effects.html. Your med list includes Lexapro. Are you taking both Lexapro & Effexor together. If yes, that can be problematic.
Answered 6/6/2017
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