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What Causes Flu Like Symptoms After Switching From Brintellix To Effexor?
Hi. My husband s psychiatrist switched him immediately from brintellix to Effexor with absolutely no titration down. He has been on brintellix for about 8 months. He took his last dose of brintellix 20mg this past Wednesday, June 29th and took his first dose of Effexor on June 30th. Today he has slept a lot and is experiencing flu like symptoms. Is this dangerous? I read a post from a doctor that this switch should not be done without titration get down. I m very concerned. Please advise.
Thu, 31 Oct 2019
Hello,
No need to worry as flu-like syndrome is not a side effect of any of these drugs. So continue your medication. Consult a physician for flu-like syndrome. You will need additional treatment for this.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist
No need to worry as flu-like syndrome is not a side effect of any of these drugs. So continue your medication. Consult a physician for flu-like syndrome. You will need additional treatment for this.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist
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