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I missed a dose of effexor (venlafaxine) and did not end up taking it again for another 36 hours. very nauseas, and diarrhea. withdrawal symptoms?
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Possibly: Serotonin withdrawal syndrome related to abrupt cessation of an ssri like medication could certainly cause these symptoms. Also, check a pregnancy test!
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes!: Effexor (venlafaxine) has a short half-life and really needs to be taken every 24 hours (the xr form); or twice a day (the immediate release form). When you don't, you may have serotonin discontinuation symptoms: nausea, abd. Cramping, diarrhea, headache, balance or gait problems, sore joints or muscles, irritability. These symptoms go away within a couple of hours of taking the next dose.
Answered 11/27/2017
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