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What are side effects of pristiq (desvenlafaxine)?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pristiq (desvenlafaxine): Works well for some, with minimum side-effects, mainly slight nausea & headache &mild BP elevation at high doses.

Answered 3/31/2015

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