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A member asked:

Is 150mg pristiq a high dose? psychiatrist is happy with dose but gp said its high, very concerned now that its dangerous ?

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Not too high: Studies report 50-400mg of pristiq effective , though evidence also suggests that there is no evidence of greater benefit beyond 50mg.

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/22/2019

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