This was in the hope that maybe I could reduce or get off Wellbutrin (memory problems) if the Pristiq did not cause sexual side effects. I have been on Pristiq for a month and a half now. The transition was seamless. Within two weeks, I was no longer clenching my jaw and stopped using the mouth guard. I am also seeing a lessening of the sexual side effects. I did not have any of the sweating or dry mouth, but that may be because I have been on an SNRI for awhile and my body was used to it.
Hi. Pristiq is usually prescribed for people who haven't done well on other medications, so I feel it's worth a try. Unfortunately it is trial and error as to which drug will work best for us, but once we find the right one....it's well worth it! I think therapy will do you a lot of good, but it can be a lengthy process and the medication will help during this time. If therapy doesn't help much you will already be on medication to ease your symptoms.
Yeah i know cymbalta isnt a SSRI its jus that use both word so often that when im typin fast i might confuse them, you are right and it's a SNRIS ( serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor ) sorry for the confusion it may have lead to. But thanks for corecting me it's really important to me to be always right when talking about meds.
I have had the absolute worst anxiety since I was 2 years old. I started taking Lexapro...but that didnt do anything for me. Then I took Pristiq....and my anxiety went from 100% 24/7 to almost 0...in a matter of 2 weeks. I can honestly say that it has saved my life. I take 50mg which I believe is one of the lowest doses and it worked absolute wonders on me. Everyone is different, but i definitely would encourage you to try it.
I have been on lorazapam for quite some time and my doctor is wanting me to wean myself off of it,but I expereience withdrawl symptoms-nausea,insomnia,panic feeling,sweating etc. I also take clonazapam,prometrium,pristiq-(anti-dpress.). IIf I take the anxiety meds. during the day then I am tired!! I was put on these because I have panic attacks. I need some advise!!!
s (seratonin and neuropeneferin reputake inhibitors) like effexor and pristiq. i was on zoloft for a while a couple of years back but it made me gain so much weight, gave me serious insomnia and made me emotionally numb, my doc has just put me on Pristiq which i have not started yet becuase quite frankly im scared to start. i am exploring naturopathic medicine before i give in to western medicine again.
I was on Pristiq for about 5 months. I absolutely loved it when I was on it. I was a bit dizzy when I first started taking it, but that went away in no time. I am also on Wellbutrin. My therapist and group therapist find it funny when I talk about how much I love my medicine. I know it sounds weird but to see how I was before taking it and to see how I was just weeks after made a huge difference!
well, almost ALL prescription meds with far fewer side effects, especially for conditions I take it for [pain/insomnia/migraines]. It has very little addiction potential, despite it's Schedule 1 classification. I refuse to take opiates, benzodiazepines and prescription sleep meds because of how addictive they are. Because I only use my medicine at night, I use Cannabis Indica, which has less of a tendency to cause rapid heart rate or other anxiety like symptoms than C. Sativa.
Anxiety can usual lead to other health problems and are commonly linked to depression, insomnia, low energy, fatigue, decrease in appetite etc..So, YES, I believe it can, but it may also be signs of another underlying illness or one on it's way like a cold perhaps. When I find myself in anxious situations, sometimes after it goes away, I end up taking a nap because \i am so tired from using up so much energy being anxious....
m actually not really seeing him anymore, after a second opinion confirmed he was mis-managing my thryoid disease and making me sicker.. he also prescribed this pristiq for thyroid disease because he believed my insomnia, stress, and high blood pressure meant I was mentally ill. Now that I've discovered the real problem - Hashimoto's thyroid disease, I'm still stuck on Pristiq. Anywho..
I will definitely check w/ the pharmacy.
I've been on Pristiq. My GP gave it to me. I've been on it for about 6 months and it's fine for me. It's most effective dose is 50mg, which is equivalant to 150mg Effexor XR I was told. My psychiatrist switched me to Effexor because he says they are the same and I am tapering off. I did NOT gain weight on Pristiq and I think the sexual side effects weren't as bad. I can tell the difference on Effexor.
ve recently been experiencing panic attacks. My Dr added Pristiq to my treatment. As I understand, Pristiq is a more purified form of Effexor. Since starting on the Pristiq two weeks ago, I have felt like pure poo poo. I went to a GP today, thinking I may have a virus or something. She said she would NEVER prescribe both Effexor and Pristiq together. I'm pretty confused on which doctor I'm supposed to believe. I'm going to try to stop the Pristiq, but am not sure what will happen.
I am a 51 year old female and need to stop pristiq and go back on paxil .
Hi jethrosmom2784,
I'm not familiar with the drug Pristiq. I'm assuming it was your doctor who
prescribed Pristiq for you. If it's not working for you, only your doctor can
help you wean off this drug safely. As with any drug prescribed by a doctor,
it is essential that you not stop this drug by yourself . That can be very
dangerous. My best advice is to go back to your famly doctor. Tell him
or her that you feel Pristiq is not working for you.
Just hot my thyroid levels at a good level. I switched from pristiq to cymbalta back in November. I am tired ALL the time. More than when my thyroid was out of whack. Could the cymbalta be causing this and if so, what if I took it at night?
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