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What are symptoms of pristiq (desvenlafaxine) withdrawal?
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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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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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