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Side effects of Pristiq
Has anyone successfully tapered off Pristiq? If so, what was your plan? I am considering going off this medicine. I take 50 mg per day and have done so for about 2 years. I understand there are very significant withdrawal symptoms and I would like to stop taking Pristiq because it causes my heart to race when the time release happens. I am afraid this medicine may not be good for the heart because the clinical trials state that anyone with a heart condition was not allowed to take it.
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I have been taking Pristiq for a month. I started with 25 mg and then it was raised to 50 mg. I have had no side effects so far which is very unusual for me. I have taken depression medications for years and suffered many side effects and withdrawal problems. I am encouraged with this medication, but now wonder what side effects to expect and when they begin. I have researched and tried to learn why I have so many problems with medications. I have three autoimmune illnesses and also have problems with those medications. I was diagnosed as an adult with autism spectrum disorder. and have a very rare blood type. Just wondering if this contributes to medications issues? Doctors are dismissive of my autism and continue to prescribe medications that have been problematic in the past. I was wondering what side effects people experience with Pristiq. Most of all, I would like to know if anyone has had success with this medication!
@2112richard, so glad to hear that the transition went well. Coming off that last low dose of fluoxetine should be done slowly and under the guidance of your prescribing doctor. This is one time where speed doesn't win the race.