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I took some gaba with a low dose of effexor 35mg just starting out on it. just want to know if it is safe?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Medication interacti: Please check with your pharmacist re drug interactions and a list of possible side effects.

Answered 9/12/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Usually safe .. but.: Venlafaxine (Effexor) sometimes decreases blood sodium levels (hyponatremia) & risk may be increased when gabapentin is also used. Venlafaxine can sometimes increasesseizure risk in susceptible patients which could be a problem if gabapentin is taken to to control seizures .

Answered 6/6/2021

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