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A member asked:
What happens if you suddenly stop taking pristiq (desvenlafaxine) (antidepressant)?
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Withdrawal symptoms: Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) is an SNRI antidepressant used to treat depression and anxiety. In some of my patients, they have found that stopping it too suddenly has caused very uncomfortable agitation syndromes. It eventually fades away, but may take a few weeks. Also, their depression and anxiety will return. Please discuss with your treating physician why you would like to stop your treatment.
Answered 5/15/2019
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Pristiq: Per Drugs.Com - discontinuation syndrome may occur when Pristiq is abruptly stopped & it can lead to dizziness, nausea, headache, irritability, insomnia, diarrhea, anxiety, fatigue, abnormal dreams, & hyperhidrosis. REF: https://www.drugs.com/pro/pristiq.html
Answered 11/27/2017
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