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Getting Brain Zaps When I Don't Take Pristiq. How Long Would These Last And Is It Dangerous?

Hello I have run out of pristiq and I have discovered when I don't take them for 1 day I get brain zaps which are frightening. How long would these brain zaps last? I have run out of money as well and I can't fill my script. Will this be dangerous for me? What could happen?
Sat, 28 Dec 2013
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

Pritiq- desvenlafaxine is commonly used for treating depression, and is very effective in controlling the symptoms of depression.

It is better to take the medication on a regular basis, to prevent a relapse of depressive symptoms.

Please consult your GP and get a refill of your prescription.

I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.

Wishing you good health,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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Getting Brain Zaps When I Don't Take Pristiq. How Long Would These Last And Is It Dangerous?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Pritiq- desvenlafaxine is commonly used for treating depression, and is very effective in controlling the symptoms of depression. It is better to take the medication on a regular basis, to prevent a relapse of depressive symptoms. Please consult your GP and get a refill of your prescription. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in