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* '''Day 1-14:''' a wash-out period of two weeks is necessary.
* '''Day 15:''' start venlafaxine after this period in a low dosage of 37,5 mg/day.{{startVenla}}| caveat = {{caveSS}}
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* Occurrence of the serotonin syndrome is possible without a wash-out period.* The wash-out period is necessary for the MAO enzymes to restore their function.}}