I'm on desvenlafaxine (pristiq) 50 mg tab once daily .can I use tofisopam for anxiety with pristiq? I want to know if there is any potential reactions between the teo drugs.

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Dr. Saranya DevanathanPsychiatrist50yrs exp

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Dear Shu, You can use both desvenlafaxine and tofisopam together without worrying about the interaction between the two drugs. In the meanwhile, try and learn a non medical method to reduce your anxiety.

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Dr. Sartaj DeepakPsychiatrist10yrs exp

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There is no potential interaction between the two!

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Nisheet M PatelPsychiatrist9yrs exp

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Yes, you can. But along with medicines, you can add other methods like progressive muscle relaxation to reduce your anxiety and improve your condition.

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