Does Effexor Cause Drowsiness?
Pronounced: (ven-luh-FAX-een)
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Taking certain medications with this product could result in serious (rarely fatal) drug interactions. Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid,...
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