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Is It Safe To Take Clonazepam, Effexor XR And Dexedrine Spansules Togetjer?

hello. my family physician has recently perscribed me to pms-clonazepam R 0.5mg 2 times a day, and also has me taking Venlafaxin XR also known as Effexor XR at 37.5mg once a day, and raising it within the week to double the dose at 75mg a day. i just started this 3 days ago. (for anxiety purposes) and i have been also taking Dexedrine Spansules at 15mg a day in the morning with breakfast. Is taking all of this on one day safe? She only has me on the Clonazepam for short term until the Effexor starts to kick in. Just making sure i have nothing to worry about, like i stated about I have anxiety and I need to make sure everything is fine with these meds together. Thanks
Wed, 23 Nov 2016
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Hi & Welcome.
They may cause harmful interactions if taken all together.

1. Taking Effexor XR together with Dexedrine spansule may increase the effects of Dexedrine, and side effects such as nervousness, anxiety, restlessness, and agitation.

This combination can also increase the risk of a rare but serious condition called the "serotonin syndrome" which is characterized by confusion, hallucination, seizure, extremely high BP, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, blurred vision, severe muscle spasm, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In severe cases it may result in coma and even death.

2. Taking Clonazepam while on Effexor XR may increase side effects such as dizziness, excessive drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. It may also cause impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination which can result in falls and an increased risk of injuries.

So, avoid taking these medications all together.

So as per the instructions from your doctor continue taking Clonazepam in the evening till Effexor starts to work, then the Clonazepam can be gradually reduced and discontinued thereafter.

Hope these answer your query.

Wishing you best of your health.

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Is It Safe To Take Clonazepam, Effexor XR And Dexedrine Spansules Togetjer?

Hi & Welcome. They may cause harmful interactions if taken all together. 1. Taking Effexor XR together with Dexedrine spansule may increase the effects of Dexedrine, and side effects such as nervousness, anxiety, restlessness, and agitation. This combination can also increase the risk of a rare but serious condition called the serotonin syndrome which is characterized by confusion, hallucination, seizure, extremely high BP, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, blurred vision, severe muscle spasm, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In severe cases it may result in coma and even death. 2. Taking Clonazepam while on Effexor XR may increase side effects such as dizziness, excessive drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. It may also cause impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination which can result in falls and an increased risk of injuries. So, avoid taking these medications all together. So as per the instructions from your doctor continue taking Clonazepam in the evening till Effexor starts to work, then the Clonazepam can be gradually reduced and discontinued thereafter. Hope these answer your query. Wishing you best of your health. A feed back is appreciated.