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Mental Health Support

Laffy Kat

(16,537 posts) Sun Jun 13, 2021, 01:31 AM Jun 2021

Does anyone here take venlafaxine (Effexor? [View all]

If so, does it leave a weird taste in your mouth and make food taste different? Doc thought it was time for a change in my SSRI and I'm not sure if I like the new med.

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Does anyone here take venlafaxine (Effexor? [View all] Laffy Kat Jun 2021 OP

Quick google result SheltieLover Jun 2021 #1

Thanks. I guess I can attest that it's true, LOL. Laffy Kat Jun 2021 #7

You can check for that side effect online. Others are more serious. flor-de-jasmim Jun 2021 #2

Thanks. I've already had one check-up on it and all he did was raise my dosage. nt Laffy Kat Jun 2021 #10

I took it, years ago; elleng Jun 2021 #3

Thanks. nt Laffy Kat Jun 2021 #5

Pristiq Murphyb849 Jun 2021 #4

I'll ask my doc about Pristiq. Thanks! nt Laffy Kat Jun 2021 #9

One thing I'll say about Venlafaxine is don't quit it cold turkey. hunter Jun 2021 #6

Thanks for sharing, hunter. Laffy Kat Jun 2021 #8