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Pristiq

Pristiq

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Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Constipation
Chills
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Feeling anxious
Decreased appetite
Headache
Nervousness
Tremor
Irritability
Sleepiness
Numbness or tingling
Paresthesia
Enlarged (dilated) pupils
Excessive sweating
Blurred vision
Urinary hesitancy
Abnormal sense of taste
Rash
Unintentional weight loss
Reduced appetite
Decreased taste
Cloudy or blurred vision
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Hypersensitivity
Heart palpitations
Suicidal thoughts

Treats

Clinical depression
Condition

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Is it important too have a termination session with a pysch before not returning . Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) was good in first 3 weeks , now I feel worse than ever?

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Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) 50mg helped with all my symptoms beyond belief. Two months it stopped working creating complete apathy. 100mg no help.Tried 8 different ADs.Y?

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