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A member asked:

Is it safe to increase effexor (venlafaxine) dosage without seeing the prescribing physician?

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Family practice : Is it safe, possibly however not advisable. See your dr for any medication adjustments or changes.

Answered 5/24/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Effexor (venlafaxine): Nope. Your prescribing doctor needs to be made aware of any changes in medications.

Dr Amico Jr and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 3/26/2016

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