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Is Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Safe For Depression?
I am presently taking 2 Sertraline hcl 100 mg for antidepressant how ever I am always tiered and my doctor wants me to start taking VENLAFAXINE HCL ER 75 MG CAP IN ADDITION TO THE SERTRLINE. I have read the REVIEWS on the VENLAFAXING AND THE REVIEWS ARE VERY SCARY. IS IT POSSIBLE THAT MY DOCTOR MADE A MISTAKE? PLEASE REPLY A SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU.
Mon, 31 Jul 2017
hi and thanks for quetion.
yes venlafaxine is safe for depression.its a newer antidepressent with less sedative effects.if you r not better with sertraline than start venlafaxine. few side effect is there but its manageble. if u r scary than start desvenlafaxine which has lower side effects than venlafaxine.
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yes venlafaxine is safe for depression.its a newer antidepressent with less sedative effects.if you r not better with sertraline than start venlafaxine. few side effect is there but its manageble. if u r scary than start desvenlafaxine which has lower side effects than venlafaxine.
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