User Reviews for Pristiq

I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder just a few months ago. I'm 25 and let me say this medicine works great. I could tell a difference within the first week and my husband (whom I was driving absolutely crazy) saw a huge change too. I feel happier now and the "manicness" has gone away. I have noticed the weight loss but not too much. I was weighing in at 160lbs and now I'm down to 150lbs so 10 lbs in the past 2 months is good. My sex life is back to normal where I hope it will stay. I feel like a better mother and wife now, all because of Pristiq.

I found out that I'm allergic to this medicine. It caused symptoms of serotonin syndrome.

Pristiq gives me energy and brings me up from the deep depression when no other anti-depressant can. I haven't had to take a huge dose to get that effect either, which is fantastic.

I Have been on a million different medications through out my life for my bipolar disorder and nothing seemed to be working. After 2 days of being on Pristiq MY WHOLE LIFE changed. I have only been on it for a short time now but I am a whole new happy person. I feel like me again. THANK YOU PRISTIQ!

My doctor replaced Prozac with Pristiq in hopes it would be more effective in fighting my depression. At first I thought I was in heaven. I'm in my late 50's and never felt this good ever. I also lost 30 lbs! As time passed, I became more and more manic. (not a feel good manic either). Had to get off of it. Shame. When it was working for me it was better than anything I've ever tried.

I started taking this medication in conjunction with Lamictal. Although it is not recommended, my psychiatrist suggested for the first few days I cut the 50mg tablet in half. I am glad I did. After reading everyone's reviews about the stomach upset and headaches, I decided it might be beneficial. I took 25mg for about 6 days then upped to 50mg. I had slight stomach upset and a few mild headaches. I take it as soon as I wake no later than 8am. I have seen a huge reduction in my appetite. I was a binge eater of sweets before I started and at 5'3' weighed in at 150lbs. In three weeks I have lost 4lbs. This is the most stable I have been since I can remember.