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I've had an allergic reaction to effexor (venlafaxine) xr and was told to discontinue by my dr. for anxiety. since being off i feel better and more interested in sx?
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Correct: I'm guessing you're curious about why you have interest in sex after stopping effexor (venlafaxine). Diminished sex drive and problems with orgasm is a common side effect of almost all antidepressants except for bupropion (wellbutrin).
Answered 2/18/2015
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