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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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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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.

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Answered 5/15/2016

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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