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Countrygirl21

Updated 2mo ago

Struggling with Medication Side Effects - Need Advice

Hi. I have been taking Venlafaxine (Effexor) for years. In the last year something has happened as I cannot take it without throwing up. I have also tried Escitalopram (Lexapro) and the only way I can take that is by taking Dramamine with it - but even then my stomach is so raw and sensitive everyday. I really need to be on something for irritability.

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