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Side Effects of Effexor XR

If you’re one of the 16.1 million Americans who has depression, or one of the 40 million who has an anxiety disorder, your doctor or healthcare provider may recommend an antidepressant medication such...

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Pristiq (Desvenlafaxine)

An estimated 21 million Americans suffer from major depressive disorder, or MDD, each year. Also sometimes called clinical depression, MDD is more than just feeling down: People suffering from...

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Popcorn Lung from Vaping: Bronchiolitis Obliterans Disease

Vapes or e-cigarettes are devices that allow people to inhale nicotine vapor instead of smoke, and vaping has become increasingly popular among young people.  Some have been told that e-cigarettes are...

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Everything You Need To Know About Migraine Aura

Migraine headaches can cause several uncomfortable symptoms, from a severe headache on one side of your head to nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. For some people, a migraine...

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Orthostatic Hypotension (Postural Hypotension)

If you’re ever felt sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or even fainted when standing up suddenly, you may have experienced a sudden, drastic drop in blood pressure called orthostatic hypotension, or...

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How to Deal with Pristiq Withdrawal

More than 2.5 million people have been prescribed Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) and other conditions. When a patient stops taking this medication after some time,...

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Low Blood Pressure Headache: Causes & Symptoms

Low blood pressure (also called hypotension) can be caused by a number of underlying conditions, lifestyle factors, and everyday behaviors—sometimes as simple as standing up too quickly. Occasional...

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How to Raise Blood Pressure: Hypotension Maintenance

While people are more commonly told to find ways to lower their blood pressure, having low blood pressure (hypotension) can also be the result of an underlying medical condition and in turn cause...

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How to Tell if Effexor is Working

Over 18% of adults in the United States are affected by an anxiety disorder annually. There are a variety of medications used to treat anxiety and depression disorders. Effexor XR (venlafaxine) is...

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