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What is the Best Time of Day to Take Pristiq?
I have been taking pristiq for 6 weeks. It seems to be working well other than I stay up late and have a very hard time waking up in the morning. Once I wake up, sometimes I can go back to sleep 2 hours later which is not normal for me. What is the best time of day to take my 50mg dose? Morning or... read more
Does anyone feel itchy while on Pristiq?
I have been on 50 mg of Pristiq for about a month now for anxiety... my skin has been so itchy I almost feel like "a snake ready to shed"...
Prescribed pristiq 50mg & lamictal 25. I'm newly diagnosed as bipolar 2. Scared of what to expect?
Hi everyone. I'm new here. Was actually searching for some information but I thought i would ask my own question. I went to see a psychiatrist yesterday based on a recommendation from my therapist who has been for months entertaining the idea that I have bipolar 2.first psychiatrist I saw... read more
Pristiq - How to ease withdrawal symptoms?
Pristiq has been the only medication that seems to have worked for my depression and anxiety. However, it may just be that fact that my life situations have changed and gained some more support to help me through it - or a combination of the two idk. I have gained so much weight since taking this... read more
Extreme fatigue on Effexor XR?
I started Effexor XR 75mg 2 weeks ago to wean off Pristiq 50mg. Ever since I started taking it, I've been extremely tired with no energy or motivation, and my appetite has markedly increased. Is this typical for this medication? I know it's only been 2 weeks, but it seems to be getting... read more
Want off Effexor XR. Not working?
I have been weaning off Pristiq 50mg with Effexor XR 75mg for the past 3 weeks. I feel extremely tired, constantly hungry and no motivation or energy whatsoever. It hasn't helped with mood at all. I want off of it. I didn't really like Pristiq all that much either, but my dr kept telling... read more
How long does it take for Pristiq to work for depression?
I started taking Pristiq 50mg 5 days ago for depression. So far I felt absolutely nothing, not even side effects. The only difference I noticed was an increased sweating. It's almost like I'm not taking anything. Yesterday I had a really bad crisis and I'm asking myself if I should... read more
Does anyone experience memory loss on Pristiq?
I have benefited from pristiq. But noticed memory issues. Making too many mistakes at work. Anyone else gave this issue. Only on 25 mg.
How long do the initial side effects of pristiq last?
I have just taken my 5th pristiq 50mg dose and I am still feeling sweaty and nauseous. I also have slept A LOT since taking this drug.
How to wean off Prestiq 50mg QD to minimize withdraw symptoms?
I've been taking Prestiq for more than one year for palpitations.It helped me a lot. The big question is that how to wean off this med if no smaller doze is available than 50 mg??? My doc said just half it. It's not right to crush coated pi I've put more than 50 lb which makes me... read more
How does prozac affect energy?
I'm starting Prozac tomorrow. I had a bad reaction to Pristiq and Wellbutrin seemed to do nothing. I hope I have more energy.
Depression - New to Pristiq - Very tired and has a powerful effect on me?
Hello, just stopped taking Prozac because it made me very tired, but I was feeling better. Dr. changed me over to Pristiq. I also take pain medication for lunbar surgeries. Last night I started my new Pristiq, 50mg pill. It knocked me out for 12 hours! Now after 2 hours of being awake I feel like a... read more
Anybody on Pristiq had muscle stiffness and chronic back pain?
Hi, I've been 200mg of Pristiq for major depression, when my dose was upped I noticed I was getting a very stiff, very sore middle back and this is now causing other skeletal and muscular pain elsewhere. Has anybody else experienced this? It's been good for my depression and consistency... read more
Antidepressant vs. Stimulant for Major Depression?
Hello, I have been dealing with depression for a few years and have had little success with antidepressants: Lexapro, Cymbalta, Pristiq... Either no effect or only side effects and of course the withdrawal after stopping the medications. I became very turned off and scared of antidepressants... read more
Flushed, warm, tingly sensation following Prozac use?
I am on week 2 of an increase from 20 mg to 40 mg of Prozac for depression. I only took the 20 mg dosage for 2 weeks. Before then, I had been on Pristiq for 9 months. I am experiencing a dizzy feeling in my head accompanied by a warm, tingling sensation, dilated pupils, shakiness, among other... read more
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