Pristiq Questions (Page 4)

Switching from desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) to dertraline (Zoloft)?

I have been on Pristiq for about 6 years and have never reached a point where I have felt I was "living" my life. Today my doctor has asked me to changed from Pristiq to Zoloft. I will taper off and then on over the next 2 to 3 weeks. I have Valdoxan for the evening and some 2mg Valium in... read more

What anxiety/depression medications won’t give me emotional numbness?

I’ve tried Zoloft, Prozac, Celexa, Wellbutrin, Cymbalta and Pristiq. I experience emotional numbness with all of them. I have no empathy, loss of motivation, don’t care about things, hard time crying, etc. I had no emotions when my grandma passed away!! Something is wrong! I feel like a... read more

Please can I have positive stories on Nardil?

Been on every SSRI in 24 yrs. Lexapro worked well for 12 yrs then it pooped out. Then no other seemed to work again. I tried SNRI Pristiq for 6 wks and my heart raced the whole time and increased anxiety. I’m going off for 14 days to get ready to start Nardil. I need something to work. Feel... read more

Hi! I am switching from Paxil to Pristiq. Has anyone here done the same?

I am on 60mg of Paxil. My doctor has told me to go down to 30mg of Paxil & start taking 50mg. of Pristiq. I am being weaned off of the Paxil. Has anyone else here done this & if so did you have any major problems?

Pristiq - My 14 yr old son has commenced on 50mg Pristiq. Is it safe and effective in teens?

Can I split pristiq?

4 mg of xanax and 50mg of pristiq?

I have been taking Pristiq for over 5 months. I was only taking xanax at night before bed but as time went on my anxiety and panic attacks had gotten worse. When I was first prescribed pristiq my DR told me to take the xanax 3 times a day, I told him I didn't want to take it 3 times a day... read more

Anyone have experience with Seroquel added to Pristiq for depression?

I am currently taking Pristiq 50mg, and have been for almost a year. My dr just prescribed Seroquel 25mg to add to this because of worsening depression and trouble sleeping. Does anyone have any experience with this?

Abilify - Ability and Insomnia?

Does anyone have trouble with early morning waking whist on this drug?.I take it to augment Pristiq 200mgs.I also have Sinequan 50 mg to sleep.Am waking early still. Have unipolar depression.Dose is 1 mg.

Rexulti - Does it work with anxiety?

I'm currently taking pristiq for depression/anxiety. And have been taking Xanax with it.. my anxiety has been happening more frequently, everyday... instead of raising my Xanax, my doctor said he wants to add rexulta to my pristiq to help my anxiety. when I search rexulta it comes up with... read more

Anybody take Buspar and have problems concentrating and dizziness?

I’ve been on Buspar for 5 months and I’m really noticing I’m having some focusing/concentration issues. I’m now taking 15mg twice a day. Example, today I was driving in the car and just felt like it’s really hard for me to pay attention. My mind just feels weird...... read more

Lexapro to Pristiq for anxiety?

Has anyone switched from generic Lexapro (escitalopram) to generic Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) with success? Was on Lexapro 20mg for about 5 years and then it stopped working for my anxiety and panic disorder. Was having bad panic attacks. Doctor put me on generic Pristiq. Started with 25 mg for 2... read more

Desvenlafaxine - Pronounced heartbeat and slight increase in rate on Pristiq?

I've been taking desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) 25 mg per day for just over 4 weeks. Persistent side effects include slightly increased heart rate with a more pronounced beat. I wouldn't call it pounding, but I'm aware of it. Last night It sped up extremely fast for about 6 to 8 beats and... read more

Interactions with medication?

I'm taking Cymbalta and Vistaril for my anxiety and panic disorder and I read that Pristiq has major interactions with both of these medications. Should I contact my doctor about what I read or don't take Pristiq while I'm on Cymbalta and Vistaril?

Stopping Cymbalta/starting Pristiq proper protocol?

I am currently slowly tapering off Cymbalta by counting beads, 3-4% every 4 weeks, currently at about 17mg. My Doctor wants me to stop taking it and start taking Pristiq, another SNRI. I'm afraid of stopping the Cymbalta cold turkey for fear of withdrawal symptoms. I never intended on taking... read more