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 depression and schizophrenia. I don't have schizophrenia. And I'm worried now about taking this medicine...
Rexulti - Does it work with anxiety?
Question posted by Pinkflower04 on 20 Aug 2018
Last updated on 12 December 2018
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Martinix3
20 Aug 2018
The side effects for Rexulti are numerous... that would make me anxious in itself,,, but one of the side effects is that it CAUSES anxiety.
Listen to your gut... and speak to your MD about all the other anxiety medications... so you can relax with your informed decision.
~Blessings ❤️
lookoutitscoming
12 Dec 2018
You really shouldn't say things like that.
Every bodies body is different and you'll just scare people off. By all means talk about your experience but don't yell stay away, advice like that should come from a doctor not some random internet stranger.
To make my point, I'm currently on rexulti and I have no side effects at all but that's relevant to my body and how it processesit. Rexulti also has a lower side effect profile then may of the other drugs from my understanding
WildcatVet
20 Aug 2018
Hi, Pinky! Rexulti and Abilify are very commonly prescribed along with an antidepressant/anxiolytic to booster the effects of these medications. Rexulti is probably a far better choice than raising your dosage of Xanax as the benzodiazepines can be highly habituating for many people and can actually cause increased anxiety (along with many other side effects) with long term use.
Best regards and good luck to you!
Pinkflower04
20 Aug 2018
I'm just worried if it will work for my anxiety. I'm worried about that.
WildcatVet
21 Aug 2018
It will help your Pristiq control your anxiety symptoms!
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