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I am on 450 mg of effexor, (venlafaxine) 300 mg of lamictal and 100 mg of quetiapine for bipolar depression. how would i know if these are too much?
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SE's: If you are having side effects from medications or medication interaction symptoms that would be a sign that you may be on too much.
Answered 4/24/2013
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