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What are symptoms of pristiq (desvenlafaxine) withdrawal?

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Dr. John Moranville answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

See your doctor: The question is why you ask this ap question. You should discuss with your prescribing doctor before stopping the medication and can help you with a taper schedule if necessary. Anxiety, irritability, and recurrent depression may occur with abrupt withdrawal.

Answered 10/15/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Taper off under: medical supervision. Discontinuation Syndrome Symptoms may include ^ sweating, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, anxiety, irritability, agitation, fatigue, insomnia, unusual dreams, mood swings, headaches, confusion, ringing in ears, electrical shock/ zap sensations hypomania & seizures.

Answered 10/19/2017

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