ve had breif stints of taking Effexor XL to prove to new insurance companies that I truely need brand name and the
XR version. My copay has risen to $123/ month
for the
Effexor XR, so my doctor suggested we try Pristiq for the rebates to cut costs. I did as my MD sugessted and alternated 225 to 150 mg x 8 days before begining Pristiq at 50 mg. About 6 to 7 days after making the switch, I had maniac like symptoms (hyperalert, sexual,with a "tingling/buzzing" feeling.