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A member asked:

I started a week ago ti take effexor antidepressant and i've been very tired and yesterday i looked pale is this bad?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Common: side effects of effexor, however if really bothersome, and don't go away with continued use, see/call your doctor, also tell your doctor about other drugs you are on, to avoid interactions, best wishes

Answered 9/15/2017

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