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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.
Answered 5/14/2016
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By tapering: slowly under medical supervision.
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