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I take 50mg pristiq & am afraid i have caused it to stop working bc i binge drank 2xon it. how long will it take to start working again. i dont drink anymore. but i am feeling very anxious and depressed over this. id rather not go up on dose.

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Sudden death: consult your prescribing physician. tell him/her about your binge drinking. Doses may have to be held or adjusted.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 4/9/2018

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