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I have been taking venlor xr 75mg for 3 weeks and find i am very lethargic- will this side effect wear off with time?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Can't say for: certain. Each person reacts differently to a medication. The side effect may abate in time for some - but may be chronic in others.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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