Who Should Not Take Pristiq?
You should not take
Pristiq if you:
- Are allergic to Pristiq, desvenlafaxine, or any inactive components used to make the medication. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients.
- Are allergic to venlafaxine (Effexor®, Effexor® XR), a closely related medication.
- Have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) within the past two weeks. Also, you should not take an MAOI if you have taken Pristiq within the last seven days. MAOIs include:
Pristiq Warnings and Precautions: Final Thoughts
There are a number of situations in which Pristiq should not be taken, as well as several precautions and warnings people should be aware of before starting the medication. However, it is possible that not all of the warnings or precautions were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the specific Pristiq warnings and precautions that may apply to you.
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