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Has anyone had decent weight loss on pristiq (desvenlafaxine)?
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Probably not.: It is very difficult to lose weight while taking an antidepressant other than wellbutrin (bupropion).
Answered 3/7/2013
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Pristiq: 1% to 10% of people taking Pristiq have experienced decreased weight. REF: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/pristiq-side-effects.html
Answered 11/27/2017
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