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. 2007 Jan 2;176(1):39-40.
doi: 10.1503/cmaj.061533. Epub 2006 Dec 13.

Venlafaxine (Effexor): concerns about increased risk of fatal outcomes in overdose

Venlafaxine (Effexor): concerns about increased risk of fatal outcomes in overdose

Dorian Deshauer. CMAJ. .
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