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Suggest An Alternative Of Venlafaxine
I currently take 225 mg of venlafaxine (3 75 mg capsules) Effexor. I have been on it for about 6 years and feel I may need to try something different. I have been recommended Cymbalta works very well and most people are very happy it. What are your thoughts My name is Linda
Tue, 17 Jul 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Cymbalta is a brand name of popular drug Duloxetine. It belongs to same group of Venlafaxine and considered superior to Venlafaxine. You can change to Cymbalta after consulting with your psychiatrist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Shinas Hussain
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Cymbalta is a brand name of popular drug Duloxetine. It belongs to same group of Venlafaxine and considered superior to Venlafaxine. You can change to Cymbalta after consulting with your psychiatrist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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