Pristiq Questions (Page 6)

Is there any connection between Pristiq and outbursts of anger?

Is it ok to take pristiq and mucinex dm?

When taking pristiq ...does it matter what time of day you take it. Ex. Morning or bedtime ?

Pristiq - Withdrawal symptoms still going on 6 weeks after last tablet?

... weeks ago. My question is, should I still be experiencing some after effects? I have had a few panic attacks and some feelings of impending doom that have really thrown me off kilter. I had to visit my sister in hospital this week and couldn't fight the urge to just flee the scene. I... read more

What time do you take Pristiq? Morning or evening?

Started taking Pristiq about a year ago. 100 mg now. I am wondering if the time of day the dose is taken makes a difference? I've been struggling a bit with moodiness and thinking negative thoughts when faced with mild disappointment (start to ruminate about being a loser). Was on Prozac for... read more

Pristiq - does Pristiq cause a metallic taste in your mouth?

It tastes like aluminum foil in my mouth! Does Pristiq cause this?

Changing from Pristiq 50mg to generic venlafaxine (Effexor). Is 75mgs correspondant to the Pristiq?

I can't get the Pristiq easily where I live, they only prescribe venlafaxine and say it is the same. I know it is not, but must try it, even temporarily. Can I mix the 2? Alternate days of 50 Pristiq and 75 venlafaxine? I will receive more Pristiq in a few months.. So worried about... read more

Tapering from Zoloft and starting Pristiq?

I’ve been on Sertraline (Zoloft) for almost 12 years, started with 50mg for several years, increased the dosage to 100mg a few years ago, then over the summer increased it to 150mg daily. Over the past few weeks, my anxiety has gotten progressively worse so I decided to talk to my doctor... read more

Weight gain or loss with Pristiq??

Did Pristiq cause more weight gain or loss?

Did anyone experience nausea when starting Pristiq? If so, how long for the side effects to go away?

Pristiq for anxiety and vestibular migraine?

I suffer from Vestibular migraines and anxiety. I am on 25 mg of Pristiq. Both my neurologist and psychiatrist have said to start low and cut the pill. It definitely says you are not to crush or cut the pill. My question is that I have been on it for two weeks and I am experiencing blurry vision,... read more

Desvenlafaxine - Pristiq and lamictal together?

Is pristiq and lamictal a good combo for major depression, I am not bipolar. Was worried about taking both. Thanks for any help.

High anxiety prevails after taking Pristiq?

I have been on 75 mg of Pristiq for 16 weeks without and reduction in anxiety. My doctor wants to keep me on it to help with my depression. Why is it not helping me with anxiety? I am experiencing shakiness and increased heart rate after taking it. Could I be allergic? Could the adrenaline in it... read more

What’s a common dose of Pristiq?

I would like to know what dose of Pristiq is commonly taken because I am transitioning from Cymbalta to Pristiq. Right now I am taking about 15 mg of Cymbalta and 150 mg of Pristiq. In the past, I have always taken higher doses of antidepressants, but I am not totally sure what the upper end dose... read more

Tapering - What is taper regime from 200mg to 100mg Pristiq?

Side effects driving me from Pristiq. Dr. wants me to taper to 100 from 200mg, then wants to see me in a month. Is this possible? Last time I tried withdrawal was awful. Any advice?