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Was on pristiq (desvenlafaxine) 3 months ago, sense quitting- i stay tired and have absolutely no emotions- happy or sad-low appetite-irritated- what 2 do?

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Get back on meds: Major depression requires at least 12 months of treatment. Notify your doctor immediately that you have relapsed. Meds will be restarted and should continue for a minimum of 12 minths.

Dr Cannon and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/5/2014

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