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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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Effexor (venlafaxine): Nope. Your prescribing doctor needs to be made aware of any changes in medications.
Answered 3/26/2016
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