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A member asked:

Very nauseous and belching for a week. could it be pristiq (desvenlafaxine)? started taking three weeks ago, but felt fine the first week. no vomiting.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Yes: This is a reported side effect of this medication.

Answered 9/28/2016

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