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You avoid complications like serotonin syndrome.Does Caffeine Affect Serotonin? Effexor (Venlafaxine) Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, or SNRIs, are another common class of antidepressants. And there are also some SNRI and caffeine considerations to keep in mind.The SNRI Effexor (venlafaxine), used to treat major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, can have side effects such as insomnia, nervousness and restlessness, per the NAMI.Mixing Effexor and caffeine may worsen these issues, according to the NAMI.So can you drink coffee with venlafaxine? Yes, you can drink small amounts of coffee while taking venlafaxine, Dr. Sullivan says — she just recommends being aware of the potential complications so that you can cut back on caffeine if any side effects occur.Wellbutrin (Bupropion) Similarly, side effects like insomnia, anxiety, excitement and uncontrollable shaking are linked to Wellbutrin (bupropion), which is in a unique class of antidepressants, per the NLM.This doesn't mean you have to rule out caffeine with these antidepressants, though. You can take steps to minimize side effects that may occur when combining Wellbutrin and caffeine."When I'm activating antidepressants like Effexor or Wellbutrin, I talk about sleep issues, about the need to generally take these meds in the morning and concerns about possible interactions with caffeine," Dr. Sullivan says.Because whether you have a reaction or don't is unpredictable, Dr. Sullivan doesn't generally tell patients to cut back on caffeine in advance, only when side effects occur.But it's important to be on the alert for them and to note how you feel when you drink or eat caffeine-rich beverages and foods, and remember that modest amounts of caffeine should be fine, according to Dr. Sullivan.Cymbalta (Duloxetine) Cymbalta (duloxetine) belongs to a class of medicines called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs), according to the Mayo Clinic. It's used to treat depression and anxiety, along with other conditions like fibromyalgia and diabetes-related nerve damage.Though this type of medication can increase the activity of brain chemicals like serotonin, Cymbalta is not a stimulant that produces a jolt of energy in the same way caffeine does.Typically, you can drink coffee while taking Cymbalta without any side effects, as there are no reported interactions between duloxetine and caffeine.But if you do combine Cymbalta and caffeine or coffee, just make sure to stick to lower doses of the stimulant in order to avoid Cymbalta interactions like serotonin syndrome, Dr. Sullivan says.Caffeine and Anxiety Medication Although they're called antidepressants, some
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