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Is Effexor XR Safe During Pregnancy?

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Is Effexor XR Safe During Pregnancy?

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Is Effexor XR Safe During Pregnancy? I’m taking Effexor XR but I’m hoping to try to get pregnant soon. Is it safe to use Effexor during pregnancy, or will it increase the risk of pregnancy loss?Answer: Right now, there is not enough information to say whether the antidepressant Effexor XR (generic name venlafaxine) is safe during pregnancy and what the risks might be. The existing studies show that Effexor does not seem to cause increased risk of major birth defects, but that it might cause increased risk of certain health problems for the baby after birth. In any case, Effexor is considered category C for pregnancy use. Doctors usually decide whether to prescribe it to pregnant women based on whether they think the benefits outweigh the risks. There are also risks involved with untreated depression during pregnancy, so decisions are made on a case-by-