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Q: need advice on venlafaxine

asked by: cyprusgirl on July 7th, 2009

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my oncology consultant has put me on venlafaxine to help with my menoporse due to being put into early due to having breast cancer i have zolidex implants every 3 months and take armidex daily will venlafaxine help with my mood swings hot flushs and not sleeping well the dose is 37.5mg one tablet at night.

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ServiceU

replied on July 12th, 2009

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venlafaxine is an antidepressant or medication for anxiety and it will help with your mood (mood swings). it can make you feel drosey, so it's good to take it at night. i m not really sure about the hot flashes.
i can email you information about this drug if you like.

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