Pristiq Warnings and Precautions

Since numerous side effects are possible with Pristiq, warnings and precautions should be reviewed with a healthcare provider beforehand. Pristiq may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior, high blood pressure, bleeding, and seizures. You should not take the drug if you are allergic to any of its components or have taken an MAOI within the past two weeks.

Pristiq Drug Information

Pristiq: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk to your healthcare provider prior to taking

Pristiq™ (desvenlafaxine) if you have:

Bipolar disorder or a family history of bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression)
A history of suicide attempts or suicidal thoughts
Heart problems
Seizures or epilepsy
High cholesterol or high triglycerides
High blood pressure (hypertension)
A history of stroke
A bleeding disorder
Low sodium levels in the blood (hyponatremia)
Glaucoma (an eye condition)
Liver disease, including liver failure or cirrhosis
Kidney problems, including kidney failure (renal failure)
Any allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:

Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
Breastfeeding.

Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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