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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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Dr. Garland Martin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Priistiq: If causing sleepiness then take at night.

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Answered 9/19/2014

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

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

Dr Italia and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/19/2014

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A member asked:

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?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Garland Martin answered

Dr Italia agreed

Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Dr Italia and another doctor agreed

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