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A 19-year-old female asked:
Is it safe to take shredz fat burner with luvox and effexor (venlafaxine)? is it also safe while one is on birth control?
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Dr. Lynne Weixelanswered
Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Not w/o Dr's OK!: The product does not reveal amounts of ingredients and may be risky all alone. Your prescriber needs to approve and your OBGYN too! All that is doubtful. I'd find a safer way. Diet and exercise are the right way - even if slower. It wins the long-term race every time!
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Dr. Qusai Bharmal commented
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There is evidence that these 2 medication together can be synergistic. The combination is commonly called Californian Rocket Fuel.
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Hi, is there any interactions (is it safe to take?) between food supplements GABA, inositol, quercetine, theanine and Venlafaxine/Effexor? Thanks?
Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
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Why?
: Why would you want to? If you have a well balanced diet supplements are not needed. Waste of time and money.
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