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Hello! It would be great to get an update on your success at ceasing Pristiq. I have been trying to recover from the withdrawal symptoms two weeks now... this may not sound long, but it has been HELL! I experienced nausea, palpitations, loud roaring in my ears that have distinct volume of loud beating to a rhythm, nervous legs, extreme weepiness, cognitive deterioration and feelings of being 'out of my body'. EVERYONE should be warned the side effects are much more severe in withdrawals than the benefits of administering this drug. Dr.'s should be ashamed at not forewarning the 'victim' of this nightmare prior to telling you simply, 'it works'. It did NOT work for me, so I decided to quit after 6.5 years. It feels as though it may be improving, but I will keep you posted!
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Yes - please keep us posted. It is horrible @ yes agree total Hell. Pristiq has literally stripped me of my mind, previously healthy body and feels like my soul.
I have weaned off. But the damage is done - physically & mentally after 10 years.
I have had due precisely from Pristiq: Cardiac disorders – Tachycardia.
General problems too such as weight increased, liver function test abnormal, blood prolactin increased.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders – kegs /nerves shaking at night, many sleepless nights over 10 years ! Overwhelming Musculoskeletal stiffness.
Nervous system disorders –Syncope, convulsion, dystonia.
Psychiatric disorders – Depersonalization, suicidal, etc.
Renal and urinary disorders – Urinary probs, retention, etc. electricity running thru my head. Constant ear ringing.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders and several trips to the ER.
Relationships with friends & family have definitely been damaged too. Literally effects ability to function at all & to live any type of a normal life.
And the pharmaceutical companies continue to make this horrifi drug and pharmacies make HUGE profits & docs still prescribe?
It’s not if ... it’s a matter of when something will happen the same as we’ve all for the most part any way have experienced.
It’s ruining lives.