Pristiq Compared to Alternatives

For Depression: Don’t be too scared to try Pristiq. Give it a chance. Everyone comes here to write horror stories but for me this really helped with my anxiety. If it works really well for people they don't tend to return to review as they are busy enjoying there lives. It also really helped me sleep and made me sleep feel more restful. The first few days taking it I had kind of migraine like symptoms, very tired, but just plan accordingly and know that will all most likely pass. Any antidepressant will have an adjustment period. The only lingering side effects I have are dry eyes and mouth especially in the morning. Good luck!

For Depression: I've been taking pristiq along with doing cognitive behavioral therapy. I've come leaps and bounds since then and a lot of that is due to therapy. However, I wouldn't have been able to initially manage the day to day responsibility and stresses without Pristiq as well. Rated a 7 because it's side effects are severe at the beginning (wide eyes, hyper alert, increased anxiety). As well, you need to be very very consistent to take it at the same time every day/or as it is prescribed for you. I really do not enjoy the side effects, it not as they effect my vision, concentration, out of world like feeling, and it can be visually obvious to other ppl which just increases my anxiety. My goal is to come up with a healthy plan to go off the medication as I have now developed tools to manage my PTSD, anxiety and depression, but I find I get distracted by the symptoms of the medication during times of stress as they seem to peak almost like they're working in overdrive.

For Depression: I have Summer SAD (seasonal affective disorder) (yes it's a thing). My insomnia was made worse by this drug Cymbalta but it did take away my anxiety and I may have lost some pounds on it. After a couple weeks I dropped down to 20 mg every other day so I could sleep better. It was toward the end of summer and I started to wean myself off. I haven't had one in 2 or 3 weeks and I am still getting dizzy here and there. Did not experience zaps like others but I have to agree the withdrawal is quite lengthy for someone taking only 20 mg and for a very short time. Withdrawal symptoms included dizziness and daytime sleepiness - I only took this drug for maybe 6 weeks, and not every day.

For Depression: I started Cymbalta over a month ago. I have been on at least six other Depression medications in the past. Before this medicine, my Depression was so bad I couldn't go to work without losing it. I was unemployed for two months to take time away to get help with Depression. I spent a week in the hospital because I was ready to kill myself and felt like I didn't have a purpose for being here. I learned a lot about myself in the hospital, it was one of the best things I could of done for myself. As of today I am a month free of Depression. Where before I couldn't go minutes without major Depression. I have energy and motivation again. I do have a decreased appetitie on this medication. I take it once in the morning and at night.

For Depression: I take this medication for my depression, anxiety and OCD and I gained some weight and other side effects but only for the first week. I felt more confident in college at first but I noticed I was having trouble sleeping and now I have insomnia, I mean I’m writing this at 3 am. Everyone was telling me how much happier I’ve been like they know what’s going on in my head so I quietly just nod. I haven’t felt any emotions in the longest time and I just give up.

For Depression: Just take these reviews with a grain of salt. A lot of reviews after taking one day, couple weeks etc. you need a full three months for maximum effectiveness. Not that it takes that long to start getting relief. Side effects are common while your body adjusts. Some of them will go away. I had no troublesome side effects with Zoloft. I always have to start out gradually. Maybe even more than they say bc I’m sensitive to meds. I got big relief from depression. Panic attacks went away. OCD went away. The cons are it made me not very motivated, felt kind of numb to strong feelings. Not feeling urgency about my life. I wouldn’t take it again for years bc it blocked my clear perspective. But it was great to get me stabilized. Things that really help but can’t completely replace anti dep is fish oil, vit d, exercise, sunlight, folate like spinach , lentils really good. Also diet really helps. Get a book called the good mood diet. Best wishes