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Can starting Pristiq make you feel easily aggravated?
Just started Pristiq 3 days ago and I’m easily aggravated. My anxiety is worse too. Are these side effects that will get better as my body adjusts?
High anxiety prevails after taking Pristiq?
I have been on 75 mg of Pristiq for 16 weeks without and reduction in anxiety. My doctor wants to keep me on it to help with my depression. Why is it not helping me with anxiety? I am experiencing shakiness and increased heart rate after taking it. Could I be allergic? Could the adrenaline in it... read more
What’s a common dose of Pristiq?
I would like to know what dose of Pristiq is commonly taken because I am transitioning from Cymbalta to Pristiq. Right now I am taking about 15 mg of Cymbalta and 150 mg of Pristiq. In the past, I have always taken higher doses of antidepressants, but I am not totally sure what the upper end dose... read more
Tapering - What is taper regime from 200mg to 100mg Pristiq?
Side effects driving me from Pristiq. Dr. wants me to taper to 100 from 200mg, then wants to see me in a month. Is this possible? Last time I tried withdrawal was awful. Any advice?
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