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Are There Any Interactions Between Venlafaxine And Trazodone?

Posted on Wed, 7 Sep 2016

Question: My niece has been taking Venlafaxine and Trazodone together. How serious can this be

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
What dose she is taking

Detailed Answer:
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Please let me know the dose of Venlafaxine and trazodone.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (12 minutes later)

Dose for Venlafaxine is 37.5mg and 75 mg and the Trazodone is 50 mg

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I do not think the treatment can cause serious side effects

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.

I like to inform you that she is reciving treatment in completely recommended manner and there is nothing serious about the treatment side effects. The 112.5 mg of venlafaxine is much below the highest recommended dose (300mg).

Similarly the dose of trazodone is sedative dose and do not lead to anything serious side effects except sedation and other usual side effects.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (4 hours later)

My concern is she just started taking it around May. She is having problems with her skin and small patches of hair loss. I understand that Heroin can cause these problems yet she has been off that for awhile. Norco has been the hardest to stop. Long story about rehab but it's necessary. She is a diabetic. I need to know what symptoms would indicate a real problem. Also I read that certain vitamins and supplements can cause an increase of serotonin. I was giving her B vitamins and a supplement called Longvida....UCLA developed this Curcumin that helps with depression etc. I know you can't give a major diagnosis. I just need a little more information as I prepare her for Rehab

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hair loss and skin payches are rare with effexor and trazodone

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.

Venlafaxine and trazodone are not related with hair loss and skin patches as these side effects are not seen for these medicines.

Regarding the real problem if she is currently not depressed a calculated decision can be taken to stop tham starting with trazodone and then venlafaxine.

I hope this assists you further.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng