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A member asked:

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).

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Answered 3/7/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pristiq: 1% to 10% of people taking Pristiq have experienced decreased weight. REF: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/pristiq-side-effects.html

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Answered 11/27/2017

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47 years old, weight gain of 7.5 lbs in one week without changing eating habits and swelling of ankles have taken pristiq (desvenlafaxine) for 4 years?

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How long after discontinuing pristiq (desvenlafaxine) can I lose weight and how long will it take to lose the weight when stoppingnthe anti depressant?

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Is citalopram similar to pristiq, (desvenlafaxine) my doctor has changed to citalopram, is their likely to be weight gain. Are doses based on severity or body mass ?

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