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A member asked:
Ive been on venlafaxine for about 2 months now. just found out i'm pregnant. is it okay to just stop taking them now? first month 37.5 , now on 75mg
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Stopping Not Okay.: This medicine has a high rate of withdrawal symptoms and one should not just stop. Consult the Doctor who prescribed them, but studies on pregnant women suggest no increased risk of birth defects beyond the general population factors of 3 to 5 %. Benefits usually outweigh the risk. You should be closely monitored by your physician.
Answered 4/24/2018
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