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Can Venlafaxine Be Causing Pain Under The Rib Cage?

I have been on Venlafaxine XR 37.5 mg. for 5 years to control Hotflashes. For appros. 2 yrs. I have been having clenching pains under my rib cage on the right side. I have had 2 ultrasounds that were normal, no Gallstones. Is it possible that venlafaxine is the cause of these paons?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

Venlafaxine can cause muscular hypertonicity which feels as an increased stiffness/tightness. It could be that the reason of the pain.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Maria Miñarro Llamas, General & Family Physician
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Can Venlafaxine Be Causing Pain Under The Rib Cage?

Hello, Venlafaxine can cause muscular hypertonicity which feels as an increased stiffness/tightness. It could be that the reason of the pain. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Maria Miñarro Llamas, General & Family Physician