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What Causes Severe Headaches While On Effexor XR?
My wife has been taking Effexor xr 150 mg for app. 10 days,and has been getting awful headaches and a little more short winded(she has copd).She had been taking Cymbalta 60mg twice a day, and doctor took her off of them for her anxiety and depression is quite bad.She didn t have the headaches with Cymbalta.I just wondered if the Effexor could cause this. Thank you
Sat, 14 Jul 2018
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Yes your symptoms seem to Effexor .
Headache are a very common side effect of Effexor .
If the symptoms continue you should consult your doctor about an alternative medication.
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Yes your symptoms seem to Effexor .
Headache are a very common side effect of Effexor .
If the symptoms continue you should consult your doctor about an alternative medication.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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