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A member asked:

Does 80mg propanalol and 150mg of effexor (venlafaxine) cause lethargy?

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Doses: Those doses of drug could potentially cause lethargy.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/2/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Effexor (venlafaxine): Although Effexor (venlafaxine) can slightly increase blood pressure, the high dose Propranolol can lower it and attribute to lethargy. Review with your prescribing doctor.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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Yes: Propranolol is more likely to cause fatigue than Effexor (venlafaxine) XR.

Dr Taylor agreed

Answered 7/13/2014

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