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
Week 5 of 50mg of Pristiq?
Question posted by mamaofthree2022 on 18 Oct 2022
Last updated on 18 October 2022 by Klonopinkid
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3 Answers
Klonopinkid
19 Oct 2022
I would wait 6 weeks for it to take affect. Also try the deep calm breathing exercise on the breathly app. You want to find something that helps you with the medication.
WildcatVet
18 Oct 2022
I agree with masso's comments. It's tough but I wouldn't give up on your medication until you give it a fair trial.
You're on the "roller coaster" which happens commonly and means that your metabolism is still adjusting but your good and bad days also mean that the medication is starting to work.
Talk it over with your doctor and let them know about the level of your anxiety. There are remedies for that but it may be a matter of a little more essence of time.
masso
18 Oct 2022
Do not stop at this point in time , you are almost there... keep going, give the antidepressant a chance.
You are correct it takes 6 to 8 weeks to reach the full therapeutic effect of this SSNRIs (drug class).
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