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Mental Health (Expert Forum)
Effexor
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Doctor's Answer
by HFHS MD - RG, Oct 11, 1999 12:00AM
Dear M.P.,
Product information reveals that Effexor may infrequently cause dermatological side effects including rash, herpes simplex, and herpes zoster.This has been reported, but is extremely rare.
I would advise notifying your physician if you have any recent history of chicken pox or any type of herpes.
Sincerely,
HFHS MD - RG
*KEYWORD: EFFEXOR
Product information reveals that Effexor may infrequently cause dermatological side effects including rash, herpes simplex, and herpes zoster.This has been reported, but is extremely rare.
I would advise notifying your physician if you have any recent history of chicken pox or any type of herpes.
Sincerely,
HFHS MD - RG
*KEYWORD: EFFEXOR
Member Comments (2)
by PamD, Oct 11, 1999 12:00AM
Herpes has no relation to Effexor. It is a viral sexually-transmitted illness.
