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VENLAFAXINE /Effexor recommended dosing is up to 225mg per day. However, off-label dosing can be considerably higher. An overdose is accidental or intentional ingestion or application of an excessive dose of a medication. Medications overdoses may be dangerous and may lead to death in some situations.

Dr. Heidi Fowler reviewed this

27 year experience in Psychiatry

Is a type of:

Overdose

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Rare

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