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Skipped period and increased dosage effexor (venlafaxine) xr could be making me feel unwell? lethargic and depressed?
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Talk to MD: Continue with the regular dose at the next scheduled dosing time. Let your doctor know what you did and get some guidance.
Answered 8/16/2013
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