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506273 tn?1260138781 (I never tried a lot of them). Pristiq is a newer upgraded version of it. So I am also taking 50 mg of Pristiq because it restored my sex drive after taking Effexor for many years. It has helped me tremendously with severe depression from my severe disabilities and pain following a major stroke. In my book, it is a miracle drug. But 400 mg is an extremely high dose. The normal dose is 50 mg, but you could possibly increase it to 100 mg IF it hasn't helped you at all after a month.
Avatar n tn recently stopped taking ProzaC BECAUSE IT SEEMED TO LOOSE ITS EFFICACY..{oops} I'm a psych RN and noticed a lot of Pristiq being ordered. I thought I'd give it a go. It's been about 3 and1/2 wks. The regular G.I. probs have gone away. The bizaare side effect I now have is like a psychotic break. I cant talk because I cannot remember what I have said sentence to sentence. I become aware that I am rambling to the poor other person. I dont even remember what i have just said.
7650348 tn?1393006631 Then came the really bad parts. He upped my dose of xanax and gave me pristiq! NOT GOOD. I was almost falling over, having crazy thoughts ( what if I stabbed my hand with my fork) that I never thought before. I told my Dr about me not feeling right he then gave me pristiq to try. By this time I felt like a lab rat. I read up on the medication and saw that these can actually make anxiety worse. I have been off the pristiq for 3 months, my Dr had me take xanax 3 times a day to this day.
1449103 tn?1284875826 Medication while pregnant is all about risk vs. benefit. The best thing to do is work with your Dr. He/she knows your history best. There may be other options besides Xanax, or you may decide staying on it is in your best interest. It is never a good idea to quit a drug like this cold turkey while pregnant...please work with your Dr. Good luck!
Avatar f tn Effexor and Pristiq are not the dance thing. Sane family. Venlafaxine vs desvenlafaxine. Pristiq had added benefit of norepinehprine uptake inhibitor or something. Weird that everyone is getting prescribed 50mg when the added benefits dont kick in until 100-150mg. Before swapping drug altogether (depending on non mental side effects) try upping dose first maybe.
Avatar f tn I was given xanax by my doctor for anxiety attacks which I started having due to perimenopause. My attacks were coming even in my sleep. I was taking 0.5 mg. prn. But I couldn't tell if my anxiety was becoming worse because I was dependent on the xanax or because of what caused it in the first place. I am convinced now that I have become dependent on the xanax. Ive tried not to take it, but I feel like Im going to die, or have a siezure or something. Went to see my doctor yesterday.
Avatar f tn Hi. I tried Pristiq in an attempt to help with menopausal symptoms. I was (and am) on Effexor XR, and Pristiq is almost identical to Effexor XR. I think the only difference is in their molecules. I didn't find Pristiq any better (for me) than Effexor XR, so I went back to Effexor XR. I wish you the best of luck with it. I hope it works for you.
Avatar m tn I came off Lexapro 20mg (was not working anymore) and my doctor put me on Pristiq 50mg and xanax. The pristiq is working good but after a couple of months now I am not so sure. I take the Xanax at night because it helps me sleep. I am a 45 year old male and suffer from GAD and mild deppresion. Should I try something stronger or seek therapy or what? Has anyone else experienced this or on Pristiq? I feel like I am sputtering out here. Any help very much appreciated.
Avatar m tn I am considered drug resistant so now they have taken me off of Celexa and put me on 100mg of Prestiq and Xanax 1 mg 2x a day and 2 at bedtime. I cannot go outdoors or do the simple things. I am always frightened to try yet another drug. They wanted to do a shunt thing and I said no way. How is Prestiq?
Avatar n tn artie, you have to be very careful with detoxing off of xanax ,I would suggest you talk to you doctor ,they can set y up with a taper plan .normally they use a longer lasting benzo like valium to step you down .there is a risk of seizure when coming off of benzos so PLZ talk to your doctor .
Avatar f tn Pristiq is an anti depressant that is known is a SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor). How long have you been taking it? Remember these medications like SSRIs can take a little time to 'kick in.' Sometimes in take up to a month, in my opinion; I am a big proponent of medications like these as long as it is COMBINED with talk therapy. There is no magic pill that will cure you of this.
7650348 tn?1393006631 i have a question about pristiq. I tapered down off pristiq over a 4 month time frame. I took my last dose about 20 days ago. I was on it for about 2 years too long. Here is a little info: I started taking antidepressants about 3 years ago for anxiety and panic attacks. I had tried two in the past before that (Paxil and lexapro) i was a teen and it made me have what i know now is anxiety. I have a problem with change.
Avatar n tn I have not researched the grapefruit vs Pristiq issue but I know that Grapefruit potentiates a lot of meds, like painkillers and it can have harmful reactions.
1559289 tn?1294749613 Thanks so much for responding what anxiety med are you talking about? i take pristiq 50 milligrams and xanax as needed but if there is something better please tell me!! maybe i can suggest it!!
Avatar m tn About early december 2009, I decided to try Pristiq for my anxiety since I had already taken effexor for 2 years few years ago and it supposed to be very similar. I took pristiq for almost 3 weeks and quicly stopped it due to a major panic episode one night where all of a sudden i had extreme anxiety and racing thoughts. Due to this episode my doctor told me that it didn;t feel that I was a right candidate for this medicine anyways and gave me xanaz for whenever needed.
Avatar f tn I am just curious to hear about any personal experiences you may have had with Pristiq and/or Effexor. My doctor has been favoring Pristiq but with no real valid reasons why and when I researched the two, based on clinical findings, I'm not sure that Pristiq is really better than Effexor. Thoughts?
Avatar m tn About early december 2009, I decided to try Pristiq for my anxiety since I had already taken effexor for 2 years few years ago and it supposed to be very similar. I took pristiq for almost 3 weeks and quicly stopped it due to a major panic episode one night where all of a sudden i had extreme anxiety and racing thoughts. Due to this episode my doctor told me that it didn;t feel that I was a right candidate for this medicine anyways and gave me xanaz for whenever needed.
Avatar m tn My 18 year old daughter spent the last 4 months weening off Pristiq and now feel she really needs something for depression and anxiety. So my question, how long to start feeling the effects of Zoloft? She is starting at 50 mg for a week then moving up to 100mg. Any information would be helpful.. I realize everyone is different, but would like to know some experiences.
Avatar n tn I am 23 years old and since I was roughly 12, I have taken various SSRI medications, including Paxil, Zoloft, Cylexa, and most recently, Pristiq. In conjunction, I have taken Xanax or Ativan. Each time I would take a medicine for a few months, I would begin to notice that it no longer seemed to "help", resulting in multiple switches/changes recommended by Psychs. Most recently, I missed a few doses of Pristiq.
Avatar m tn I am currently on Pristiq....I have been on it for 9 months. I have to admit I have not noticed a significant change. I do bruise VERY easily. I also have been loosing a substantial amount of hair. I have in contact with the manufactuer. I am in the process of trying to figure out how to procede with this as so many others are inquiring about the hair loss and the use of this medication. I am cutting it in half as well trying to go off it. It is horrible.
Avatar f tn I have an appt with the dr today. I am only taking the Pristiq and .5mg of Xanax now and am not much better. He told me to stop the Prozac on Monday. I certainly will see another dr. I have to go back to work today or risk losing my job. Wish me luck.
Avatar m tn For me, Pristiq worked wonders. It really depends on how your body handles the different meds and theres no way of knowing until you do the trial and error thing. Try and stay away from Xanax, Paxil, etc...those are hardcore meds and can lead to bad withdrawls. Lexapro and Pristiq arent that addicting. Talk to a psychiatrist...they are a therapist who is allowed to perscribe meds. They will be the most knowledgeable (more so than a regular doctor) and will be able to guide you better.
Avatar f tn Ok so i went to the Dr for anxiety and he put me on Effexor and i have had horrible side effects for 3 days... i called him and he said he would put me on pristiq, well i looked online and they are pretty much the same med, Why would he put me on the same med? I am really confused and upset about this. This anxiety has taken over my life to the point i don't drive or go anywhere alone, I need some help or suggestions please???
398624 tn?1266269449 I have a SEVERE case of both!! Can anyone here tell me the best fast acting anxiety pill (like xanax or ativan-ive tried both, my body i think is immune to those now!!) I see my psychiatrist tomorrow and would like some ideas!!
Avatar f tn 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!!!