Pristiq Questions (Page 4)

Flushed, warm, tingly sensation following Prozac use?

I am on week 2 of an increase from 20 mg to 40 mg of Prozac for depression. I only took the 20 mg dosage for 2 weeks. Before then, I had been on Pristiq for 9 months. I am experiencing a dizzy feeling in my head accompanied by a warm, tingling sensation, dilated pupils, shakiness, among other... read more

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

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

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 case... 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 so h... read more

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

Can I split pristiq?

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.

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... kinda dizzy and in a daze. I find ... 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 then slowed. I... 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

Switching from Cymbalta to Pristiq?

I am going to switch from Cymbalta to Pristiq. I am wondering about others’ experiences doing this. How did you do it? Did you cross taper? I have taken 30 mgs less each day the last three days of Cymbalta. I am at 60/day right now and wondering if I can start with 25 mgs of Pristiq.

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 horrible mot... read more

Week 5 of 50mg of Pristiq?

Currently on 50 mg of Pristiq. started sep 11 on 25 then sep 18 moved up to 50... going into week 5 and my anxiety is awful! I had some good weeks and ups and downs, and heard that it can take up to 6-8 weeks... any one experience this? Should I change meds? Have a dr appt at 130