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Side effects of Pristiq

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@gunner06

This website has been very informative. I told myself that I would not read anyone's horror story b/c in turn I will think about the aftermath too much and decide not to wean off of it. I was on 50 mg Zoloft and Xanax for a couple of months due to having two panic attacks (anxiety) about 4 months apart and I felt like a zombie on them. I went from about two months of 50 mgs of Pristiq to 100 mg Pristiq and Klonopin (as needed). Basically been on a med to treat anxiety since February of '13. I almost wonder if the Klonopin is more addictive than the Pristiq, but I'm in such a fog that it's hard to tell. I have always resorted to homeopathic remedies, but read that you cannot take St. John's Wort w/Pristiq as it is almost considered brain poisoning b/c it gives your system too much of a brain boost. I am considering weaning from Pristiq and relying on the Klonopin during the difficult moments. The Pristiq causes such fatigue and I have shallow breathing with it, making it hard to catch my breath or deep breathe. I am involved in yoga and truly enjoy it. Considering accupuncture but not sure if being on the medication while on it will be beneficial. Does anyone know or have any simple advice? Does anyone out there prefer to go the homeopathic route instead that has had any success weaning from this? God bless you all, and know you are not alone. Lean on the Lord as times like this may be His way of saying to depend on Him and His goodness and healing ability. He made us and knows us better than we know ourselves! I appreciate any recommendations....

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Gunner....I was on Pristiq for 3 years and I am now at almost 3 months off. My advice to you is to do your research. I will never and I mean NEVER be on a antidepressant again. Read as many of the posts here....you will see so many common issues. I went through the withdrawal side effects and as AQUA below stated, yes there are some physical side effects left that I also am dealing with but emotionally I am in a much better place. These classifications of drugs alter your brain chemistry and with that said...educate yourself. The doctors do not know enough of how to really tell you how to taper off and I found the best support I had was this discussion board. I am so thankful for everyone and that we are supporting one another.

This is true. The prescription of AD's by family doctors should be revisited, and special certification should be required in order to prescribe these. Had I known what I was getting into I never would have filled the prescription to begin with. What a terrible interruption this was to my life.