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Can Effexor Be Taken While On Pristiq?

Hi I ve been in pristiq for 6 months 50mg and am switching to Effexor. Did taper down to every second day of pristiq for a week and now have had 2 days off completely. Have got brain zaps. Can I start the Effexor Tomorrow. I m 39 yrs 5 foot 8. And 64 kg
Fri, 31 Aug 2018
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You can start Effexor if you still feel the symptoms.

Start with a lower dose and increase gradually if needed.

If you want to stop taking it you have to deal with this symptoms and most probably they will subside in a week.



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Can Effexor Be Taken While On Pristiq?

Hi, You can start Effexor if you still feel the symptoms. Start with a lower dose and increase gradually if needed. If you want to stop taking it you have to deal with this symptoms and most probably they will subside in a week. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.