Meow620- I've been on it at 50 mgs and 100 mgs for a total of 3 months. I haven't taken the medication for 2 days. Seeing my physician for a follow up today to see what his recommendatios are to my preference of homeopathy. I too am experiencing dizzy and disoriented spells after just 2 days of discontinuation. Did you take it for anxiety and are you on anything else now? Thanks for your post and glimmer of hope to those of us who seek to do the same thing. I hope you are feeling well and a sense of relief!

Hi! "I'm at the end of my 5th week Pristiq free! Life is improving, symptoms are decreasing, and I am continuing to attack my creative projects and my recent obsession with containing everything into organized spaces with great abandon. I hit the floors running and then fade with light headedness and muscle aches or spasms by late morning or mid afternoon. Blood pressure and blood sugars are normal when I am experiencing these "lows". I have had two complete down days this week that were spent in total pain. I called the pharmacy to review my symptoms and see if he had any idea how long I can expect the withdrawal to last and he couldn't say because there is not a standard answer. As suspected, we the patient will be the one's to learn what the duration of withdrawal is and we will be teaching the medical community. The increase in my energy level and motivation to finish something I start is markedly improved on my good days as the fog continues to clear. The "old" me is returning and and it feels good. The sense of accomplishment when organizing, cleaning, or cooking
Is very satisfying and foreign feeling to me. On Pristiq, I had a difficult time getting anything done so it looks like things are on the tight track. Best of everything good to all on this this journey to become Pristiq free! Hang in there, it seems to be getting better for me!

Wow! How scary. I hope things are better now. I am on my fourth day cold turkey off of Pristiq. My doctor told me to do this and to also just start taking my Viibryd starter pack. I was extremely nauseous yesterday and today I have leg pain so severe, I am actually scared. I don't know if it's Pristiq withdrawal or Viibryd side effects. While taking Viibryd, Tylenol is the only pain reliever you can safely take. It's not working. Ugh.....

I have been off Pristiq for 3 months now and feel great! I am now more productive than I have been in years since being on antidepressants. I am guilty of calling this medication an "evil" drug when in fact it did help me through some down times. What is evil is the withdrawl and the fact that you are not warned about the symptoms. It is great that some docs recognize the issue and are weaningnpeople slowly and safely, mine still doesn't acknowledge I was experiencing withdrawl symptoms!' I feel whole again, my energy level is great and I am experiencing joy daily from the tasks I tackle around the house, shopping, or in the garden. I am reconnecting with friends making new ones. I accept the kaleidoscope of emotions I now experience without blaming.the world for things that don't go my way. I am not afraid to seek help should I need it again but will be very wary of taking any powerful meds without being informed of all their effects. My blood pressure has returned to normal after requiring 4 different meds to control it when on Pristiq, blood sugars are also normalizing and I am using less insulin. All I can tell you is to is to keep hanging in there because you will get through the pain and can live very well without Pristiq.