Posted by Conundrum on August 23, 2011, at 14:28:25
In reply to Re: Is Pristiq really much different then Effexor ?, posted by B2chica on August 23, 2011, at 13:47:49
> i've heard many folks say it was just for $$.
> However, i can tell you that they were worlds apart for me.
>
> when i took effexor, i felt numb, unreal, then began to cycle every other day DEEP depression, crazy crying, then to Hypomanic, felt awesome, aggitated, TONS of unrelenting energy almost like i was shaking inside...then back around again.
> i couldnt get off that drug fast enough... btw i also experienced that 'craving' for alcohol while on it.
>
> With pristiq the first week i started it i felt an upswing, then back down...it then took about 10 weeks to fully kick in.
> no extra anxiety, no weight gain.
> (i then went off due to pregnancy), started again, though it took 12 weeks to fully kick in this time.
> currently on it.
> been on it for 8 months.
>
>
I can't tell you about effexor, but I can tell you that Pristiq kept my suicidal thoughts at bay during the winter and that, to me, is justification enough to consider it a worthwhile med.
Complaints: post-SSRI problems: anhedonia, memory and concentration problems, sexual anhedonia. )
Country:USA
Currently taking 2.5 mg prozac, Multi B vitamin
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