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Began effexor (venlafaxine) 37.5 bid 6 days ago for gad last night 2 hrs pounding heart skipped beats sweats chills. scary. not anxiety attack. normal side effect?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

This can occur: With effexor (venlafaxine). Please advise your prescribing provider promptly of your palpitations.

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Answered 6/26/2013

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