Desvenlafaxine and Dizziness: What Users Say (Page 5)

• EJK...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 29, 2021

Desvenlafaxine for Depression "I’ve been taking this since May. I don’t think it’s worth taking. The most annoying thing for me is that I sweat a lot more than usual. I tend to sweat, but now it’s much worse. I also don’t think it’s helped much. I did not know that I would have to be gradually taken off of it. While I didn’t have severe withdrawal symptoms, I did have dizziness and a feeling like electrical impulses going off in my head when I accidentally failed to take it for two days in a row. I started taking it again, and they went away. I have asked to be gradually taken off of it. I’ve also had worse anxiety at times."

• jus...
• December 17, 2010

Desvenlafaxine for Depression "I have suffered from anxiety and depression for many years and recently have been advised that I needed to change my medication. I was on paroxetine for about 10 years and am on day 9 of Pristiq. Nausea, insomnia, and dizziness have been the worst side effects, however, I was taking it in the morning, and it was making me so sleepy that the doctor suggested taking it at night. I noticed a huge difference in my mood yesterday, having not taken it in the morning, I was extremely anxious and cried all day. I took it last night and immediately felt more relaxed, so I am hoping that in a few days, the sadness and despair subside. I have also had a decrease in appetite, probably due to the nausea. I am going to stick with it and hope for the best."

• Gus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 31, 2021

For Panic Disorder "A cardiologist prescribed this to me as my first drug in the world of antidepressants, and it did almost nothing for my anxiety/PD, maybe it made it worse. At first, I didn't pay attention to the side effects, I think I just had a little dizziness, but it didn't do anything positive for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2021

For Depression "The 2nd day I took Pristiq, I was hit by a massive and overwhelming anxiety attack, so beyond anything I’ve ever experienced. Hot flashes, cold sweats, nausea, extreme twitchiness like I just drank 2 pots of coffee, my heart rate kept going up and up, my pupils were huge, and my anxiety skyrocketed. I drove myself to the ER and was legitimately worried the whole time that I was going to die. While I was in the waiting room, my Apple Watch was telling me my ECG was “inconclusive.” I was dizzy and felt like I was going to pass out just sitting in that chair. Never EVER again."

• 404...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 16, 2025

For Depression "I’ve been on desvenlafaxine for 2 months. It started out really rough with tons of side effects, including insomnia, but after about 4 weeks, it smoothed out and started working very well. Unfortunately, that was short-lived when things took a sudden turn and I began to feel very strange. Although the medication virtually eliminated my depression and anxiety, I started feeling very angry and very hollowed out. I also started waking up a lot during the night, and during the day, I was having extreme dizziness and nausea, like I hadn’t eaten anything for days. Then I had several migraines, which made me decide to discontinue. Libido also died on this stuff. I felt more machine than human, as if I shed my entire spiritual dimension. No depression, no anxiety, but no nothing. Tapering off slowly now."

• Sek...
• March 5, 2016

For Major Depressive Disorder "I've been on desvenlafaxine Actavis for over 2 years now for anxiety/anger and depression. I was seeing a psychologist for the first three months of having the drug and experienced minimal side effects, a little dizziness here and there. Although I don't feel any different, I'm not quick to lose my temper anymore, and I don't stew on things that have made me very angry in the past."

• Les...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 9, 2022

For Depression "I started on 50 mg, then up to 100 mg, and I have gained so much weight. I do not eat hardly at all, but do crave sweet food. Also, I get dizzy and sweating. I am going to try to come off them and onto something else. I couldn't figure out my symptoms until others shared theirs. Also, I am retaining fluid. Thank you for all who participated and completed comments - now I know what is causing the weight gain."

• mik...
• July 16, 2015

For Depression "I started to take Pristiq 100 mg 9 days ago. For the first day, I got dizzy and threw up 1 time. For the first week, I felt so good. I woke up early and very prepared to work. I also could stop smoking for 7 days. After 7 days, I became in a bad mood like I was before and smoked again. I will keep taking this medicine to see the results, and I hope that my depression goes away and stabilizes."

• Anonymous
• February 28, 2010

Desvenlafaxine for Depression "I've only been on this for 5 days, and it is not normal at all! Lots of sleeping, extremely dizzy, and feel like vomiting!"

• Anonymous
• September 10, 2018

Desvenlafaxine for Depression "Makes me very dizzy, forgetful."