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What Causes Fluid Retention And Memory Loss After Taking Pristiq?
Question: Is a side effect of Pristiq swelling / fluid retention and/or memory lose?
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pristiq side effects
Detailed Answer:
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Common side effects of pristiq are nausea, sweating and dizziness. Swelling and memory loss would be unusual side effects but if they occurred after starting the drug you should definitely be taken off of it and tried on something else. Anytime you take a medication that changes the chemistry in the brain there is a risk of having some memory or concentration issues. These effects should not be permanent and should return to normal once the drug is out of your system.
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Dr. Robinson
pristiq side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question
Common side effects of pristiq are nausea, sweating and dizziness. Swelling and memory loss would be unusual side effects but if they occurred after starting the drug you should definitely be taken off of it and tried on something else. Anytime you take a medication that changes the chemistry in the brain there is a risk of having some memory or concentration issues. These effects should not be permanent and should return to normal once the drug is out of your system.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
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