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Started pristiq (desvenlafaxine) 50mg in morning, so tired during day & awake all night. loss of appetite. can i take it at night? will this help my side effects?
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Priistiq: If causing sleepiness then take at night.
Answered 9/19/2014
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Yes: if the medication is keeping you awake at night and tired all day switch from taking it in the morning to at bedtime and see if that makes a difference
Answered 9/19/2014
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