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Can Pristiq cause joint pain?
Will this joint pain subside? Started about 11 days ago on 25 mg. On 50 mg for about 8 days now. Was on Effexor for many years till it stopped working, then Cymbalta which was no good for me.
What is the best generic for desvenlafaxine/Pristiq?
I'm going to be taking it soon and was wondering what one is the best, I've seen a bunch of answers saying Slate run is not that good on different websites and that Greenstone was better for manufacture but is one better than the other?
Safest SSRI or SNRI to use with Adderall??
I am currently seeking some advice concerning antidepressants. I am prescribed Pristiq but don't take it very often because I am also on Adderall. I'm afraid that they will interact and cause unwanted side effects. Is it OK to take the Pristiq with the Adderall in the morning? What is the safest... read more
Will taking pristiq every other day instead of daily lessen side effects?
Will the drug still be effective?
Has anyone had taste issues on 50mg Pristiq? I have a soapy, salty taste?
... have been on Pristiq for 8 mo. It has helped so much with my pain issues I do not want to go off. This is my only newer med. I have been to dentist, ENT and Gastro drs. I do not want to go off since this drug has helped with burning pain a great deal. Any thoughts would be very appreciated as... read more
Can't take Cymbalta with Flecainide; was recently put on Pristiq. Any adverse interactions?
The Flecainide is for recently diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation which interacted terribly with Cymbalta (confirmed by two physicians.) Seems there are no antidepressants that do not have adverse interactions with Flecainide, though not as severe as with Cymbalta. I have been on the new med,... read more
When is the best time to take clonazepam (morning or night)?
I am taking pristiq daily and still feel anxious. I have trouble relaxing enough to fall asleep and wonder if I should take clonazepam at bedtime. It has been prescribed by one doctor for anxiety and another for restless leg syndrome.
4 mg of xanax and 50mg of pristiq?
I have been taking Pristiq for over 5 months. I was only taking xanax at night before bed but as time went on my anxiety and panic attacks had gotten worse. When I was first prescribed pristiq my DR told me to take the xanax 3 times a day, I told him I didn't want to take it 3 times a day because i... read more
Anyone have experience with Seroquel added to Pristiq for depression?
I am currently taking Pristiq 50mg, and have been for almost a year. My dr just prescribed Seroquel 25mg to add to this because of worsening depression and trouble sleeping. Does anyone have any experience with this?
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