Can Aspirin, Advil, Celebrex and/or cyclobenzaprine be taken in conjunction with Venlaxafine? Thank you very much.

Hello,

There are no problems with taking venlafaxine (Effexor) in combination with pain medications.

However, it is not recommended to take aspirin and Advil and Celebrex at the same time. You should only take one anti-inflammatory at a time. Doing otherwise can cause long-term problems (stomach irritation, kidney damage, etc.).

Cyclobenzaprine may cause drowsiness. You may experience an odd effect of drowsiness and damping at the beginning of treatment with Venlafaxine (Effexor), which may be increased by taking Cyclobenzaprine at the same time. If you are able, temporarily suspend cyclobenzaprine when introducing Venlafaxine. You may resume it as needed once your body is accustomed to the presence of Effexor.

We look forward to seeing you,

Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist