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at age 73 can I take Effexor for the rest of my life?

Effexor XR at 37.5 seems to help my anxiety, mild depression and sleeplessness.  I have never taken an antidepressant before.  At age 73 can I take Effexor XR 37.5 for the rest of my life so that I do not go through withdrawal having to stop?
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A related discussion, Bipolar was started.
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Since Effexor is not a sleep medication but is an antidepressant, you will need to ask the doctor who is prescribing it.

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added comment, Benadryl, (tylenol's simply sleep) helps.  I wonder if it is addictive.

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