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A member asked:

How can i handle severe withdrawal symptoms from pristiq (desvenlafaxine)?

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Taper slowly: You should reduce the dose slowly. Decrease by 1/4 of your dose weekly.

Dr Fisher and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/14/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

By tapering: slowly under medical supervision.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/19/2017

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