Can Venlafaxine Cause An Increase In PSA Levels?

Posted on Sun, 2 Apr 2017

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Sun, 2 Apr 2017 Answered on

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Question : can venlafaxine cause increase psa?

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Venlafaxine might result in BPH symptoms.

Detailed Answer:
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There are no specific research studies available that prove role of Venlafaxine in raising PSA. But in some rare individuals use of Venlafaxine is known to worsen prostrate hypertrophy. This is very rare.

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