User Reviews for Pristiq

Wow is all I can say. I did not realize how lousy I was feeling until I started this drug. I feel so much better. The first two days I was jittery and the first week slightly queasy but I noticed by day two an increase in my energy and desire to do my everyday activities and a DECREASE in my appetite. I have no desire to binge eat like I do when my anxiety is bad. I have so much more patience with my children. I still have anxiety but it is calmed with Klonopin and I am starting Buspar this evening before bed. The only bad thing is that it has been very constipating for me. I drink prune juice and have added fiber and Metamucil but it is still a problem. I have taken many meds over the years but I truly find this a miracle drug.

I have been taking Pristiq for 3 days now. I take it to help with anxiety. I have lost 7 pounds in 3 days and I feel great. I'm calmer now and I have more patience with my two year old son. I had a slight problem with nausea and I had no appetite, but apart from that I can feel a huge difference in only 3 days.

Taking Pristiq for severe panic attacks as prescribed by my GP. 6th day into it and already feeling much more calm and clear headed. Some nausea and a little constipation, but please - if that is the trade off to feel much better - than so be it. Not planning on a long-term relationship with Pristiq, however. Using this in conjunction with therapy so I can have some relief while I work through finding the real emotional root of my problems. Pristiq is only a band-aid while I try to heal whatever wounds. Give Pristiq a try, everyone reacts differently, but it has truly been amazing for me so far. Good luck to you, all.

I began taking Pristiq 50 mg approximately 6 months ago and as reported by the numerous previous posts, I also experienced exceptionally rapid weight loss. The first week I suffered from nausea, to the point that I did not think I could suffer through it; but my physician said I should continue taking it. I also experienced extreme dizziness, but only for the first few days. I have to admit those symptoms do not outweigh the benefits. Like many others, I am much more clear headed and focused. I have noticed those negative side effects will return almost overnight if I miss a dose, so my body helps to remind me. I do not want to forget.

I've been on this medication for 4 weeks now. While I'm sure the benefits are still yet to take full effect I still feel confident in saying this drug has been a major success! I've been diagnosed primarily with anxiety and major depressive disorders, and have been on Paxil, Zoloft, Remeron, and Effexor. I was told to try this for it's less likely occurrence of side effects. No sexual side effects! Finally, this kicked in by week 1 with the others. No weight gain- in fact I've lost 5 lbs with no change in diet or appetite (though I've heard it's common.) I have had a little insomnia, but for me the benefits outweigh the negatives. Hope this helps someone!

Have been on it for 3 months. Immediately felt a change for the better. Have lost 10 lbs. Have stopped drinking. No longer filled with rage or overwhelming despair. No side effects that I've noticed. I'd love to hear from people who have been on it longer than a few months.

I took Zoloft for a long time and it stopped working. I am so glad it did. Pristiq is 100 x better. It controls my anxiety and leaves me clear headed, i.e. not numb. I experienced some insomnia and increased sweating during the first week but it went away. The only side effect I experience now is constipation, which I hope will go away because I don't plan on parting from this medicine for a long time. It's been a life saver for me and I love it.

This medication can't be rated hastily. It can take up to 6 weeks to level off. My first days of Pristiq 50mg were terrible. My first dose at night caused insomnia, jitteriness and dizziness, dilated pupils, nausea, sweaty, and a racing pulse. The following week I felt great with NO ANXIETY! I still felt nauseous however, ate very little(lost 7 lbs), and had a headache daily. The following week my side effects continued ( insomnia & TMJ flare up), but my benefits diminished. My Doctor then increased my dose to 100mg. Since then most of my side effects are gone except the dilated pupils & TMJ issues. I've taken Zoloft(ok) & Lexapro(zombie) in the past. Please give this medicine time before you decide you hate it!

After trying several different medicines for anxiety, my doctor tried me on a trial run of Pristiq. I have been on it since May, and LOVE it! I don't have any side effects - except it may make me "too" calm.

I'm a 20 yr old female with anxiety, panic disorder, and attention deficit. This was my first day of Pristiq, but I noticed a huge change today already! I took a 50mg in the morning before work and had no problem dealing with customers or talking to strangers in general. I had a few short moments where I felt nervous, but I was surprised to find I was very relaxed all day. I really had no idea I was so anxious all the time! I would definitely recommend this!

I can only say good things about Pristiq. I was on Lexapro for about three years and gained about 35 pounds. My doctor switched me to Pristiq. The hardest part was weaning off the Lexapro and the couple of weeks it took for my body to adjust to a new medicine. It has been about a month now and I absolutely feel great, energized, my appetite seems more normal. I have lost three pounds in four weeks. Not bad since I wasn't really trying. The unusual changes I noticed at first on Pristiq was really weird dreams and sometimes at night I felt a little tense. But now I just feel great. Also unusual in my case, my doctor told me to take it in the morning but I was afraid of nausea so I take it at night.

I am on my 4th day of Pristiq, I felt better almost immediately. I suffer with anxiety and negative chatter in my mind. I feel calmer, more relaxed and the chatter in my mind has gone. I don't have trouble sleeping at night, my appetite is DECREASED. I am feeling weird though, my head feels heavy and I feel a bit spacey, zombie like. I am hoping it passes.

I'm taking Pristiq for mild anxiety. Side effects include interrupted sleeping patterns, severe constipation, and decreased sexual drive/inability to have orgasm. Anxiety has decreased tremendously and I feel great (i.e. more patience, focused, clear headed), but not sure if side effects are worth it.

I have been taking Pristiq for about three weeks now and it's been fantastic! I just feel normal again. I feel like I am back to my old happy, friendly self. I no longer feel panicked when I am in a very social situation and I'm not scared to try new things anymore. Overall I just feel very balanced. I can deal with stressful situations and get over them a lot more quickly. I don't dwell on them all day. I'm also a lot less cranky.

I suffer from extreme anxiety and severe depression. I have been on Cymbalta for a couple years and it makes me so tired. I couldn't take it anymore. I slept all day. I started Pristiq today around noon. I have noticed a boost in energy and can't stop smiling. The only side effects so far is blurred vision, a little jittery, sweating a lot but I haven't felt happier in years from one day!

This is the first medication I have taken in years that has actually worked in lessening my depressive episodes along with decreasing my anxiety. I have had no significant weight changes (which is important as I am also in recovery from Anorexia Nervosa). For the first time in so long I finally feel better! I am so grateful my Physician Assistant had me switch! Previous medicine: Zoloft, Cymbalta, Lexapro, Lamictal, Seroquel, Risperdal, Vistaril, Effexor. Current: Pristiq, Dexedrine, Klonopin when required.

I have been taking Pristiq since June 2009- almost 9 months. I don't think I really had a clue at how depressed and anxious I was until I started on these medicines. I remember going out on a boat and water skiing with no hesitations like the good old days! It was a beautiful thing! I was diagnosed with a rare auto immune disease and it literally consumed me from for two years. I would break down in doctors offices regularly, and started having panic attacks in the middle of the night and then finally during the day. My side effects are on and off night sweats, and if I miss a pill I would have nausea and light-headedness, but otherwise sex is good! It seems to work! Had weight loss = 5 lbs.

I have been on several different medicines from Cymbalta, Wellbutrin, Effexor to name a few. I LOVE Pristiq. I can get up in the morning and feel it's going be a good day. Before, I would avoid social places where I knew there would be a lot of people because I panic. I also raged and get irradiated very easy, it almost cost me my marriage.

I've been on Pristiq for two weeks. I've noticed a remarkable change in my energy level, mood and am no longer isolating myself. I am also more focused. I've lost weight on this medicine and had a dry mouth in the beginning. It does curb my appetite and after two weeks lost 8 pounds. I seem to be eating smaller portions. This medicine is definitely a wonder drug for me.

I've been on Pristiq for about 6 months now, taking 50mg for about 6 weeks then bumping up to 100mg after that. I have noticed a huge change in mood. I don't fixate on little things and let them bother me for the whole day like they used too. I feel much more confident now and I am actually smiling lately. Some side effects I have noticed are the occasional headache (I find if I take it the same time each morning I don't get a headache), drymouth, and if I miss a dose I get absolutely WILD dreams and my anxiety comes creeping back in. Also, I notice it makes me ramble on and on when I talk sometimes which can be a little embarrassing especially in work situations. Overall though, the benefits significantly outweigh the side effects!!

I've been dealing with severe panic disorder for about 9 months. I really did try many medications and I have to say that Pristiq has been the best for me. I've been taking it for about 6 weeks and feel much better. Although at times my sleeping is not so great but the other benefits do out weigh that. I am very happy with Pristiq.

I was given this medication as a test of some sort. I had been in a abusive relationship and I was having issues with it. My blood pressure was sky high. My doctor gave me the blood pressure medication and she gave me the Pristiq as a means of calming me down and seeing if it would help me to lower my blood pressure. I can say that within the first week of taking this medicine I was a new person again. It helped me a lot and people even notice a new and happier me. I call it my "Happy Pill" and people really see that now I am Happy. My energy level is much better than it was before. Really good product. I just ran out of samples so now I am now asking my doctor to prescribe it to me permanently.

I am 19. I started taking it for anxiety. No joke the same day I took it I could feel a huge difference! I have been on it for a few weeks now, and I am still doing great!

I've been on Pristiq for 10 days now. It has really helped me -NO SIDE EFFECTS. I eat when taking it, it helps. I'm also on Suboxone for pain. I've noticed that I smoke more now, which might be from financial problems. I get constipation bit more but minimal problem. I have to take it in the morning like many people say or it keeps me up. Weird how different it affects people - some people say it helps them sleep. Goodluck folks.

My doctor recommended this for my pre-menopausal symptoms as well as anxiety. At first I was thrilled with the results but about 3 months into it I realized the insomnia was not worth it. I have sleep apnea so this medication was not a good choice for me. My doctor increased the ambien dose and that wrecked havoc with my system. I have stopped taking both and hope to feel better soon.