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What causes depression and anxiety after taking Effexor for chronic pain?
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I have been taking Effexor 150 mg for two years now.  I take it for Chronic Pain from a Car accident which gave me depression and anxiety.  I have got tested to see if I have Asma and I don't.  I think is could be my medication the Effexor.  How can I find out
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!Your question is that if Effexor can give you anxeity and depression? This medicine is used for treating anxiety and depression. At present you are on 150 mg and if thee is still some anxiety left, you need to hike the dose. Effexor is a good medicine of this disorder and one needs to go upto high doses in many cases. So, had I been treating you, I would ask to hike the dosage and see if that helps you. If not, one may need to again interview you in detail and check the diagnosis, may be you need the counselling session and relaxation exercises also in order to get well.Hope the reply is useful please ask more questions for clarifictaion Dr. Manisha GopalMD Psychiatry