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Does effexor (venlafaxine) cause diarrhea? does it interfere with birth control? on effexor (venlafaxine) since april, and have diarrhea and irregular periods b/c is portia.
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Yes and probably: Loose stools is a very coin side effect of meds like effexor (venlafaxine).
Answered 3/26/2013
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Yes. Possibly. : This medications and others in the same class can cause diarrhea. Diarrhea from any cause can interfere with bcp - by preventing absorption.
Answered 12/20/2012
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