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I was prescribed pristiq (desvenlafaxine) for my severe anxiety. my first day of taking it was today. i'm feeling really tired well more than usual is it a side effect?
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Pristiq (desvenlafaxine): Fairly common & temporary side-effect. Talk to your doctor about possibly adjusting the timing of taking the medication so that sedation occur while u r asleep at night.
Answered 5/15/2016
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