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A member asked:

Dr stopped pristiq (desvenlafaxine) due to weakness & tremor 72 hours ago after 12 days on. still some weakness and now a strange tickle in chest. pristiq (desvenlafaxine) related?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See your doctor: Your symptoms may be signs of something significantly wrong. One cannot tell without a complete history, physical and possible lab/imaging tests. Follow with your doctor as soon as you can.

Answered 3/2/2014

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