Is Prestiq Similar To Effexor? (Page 2)
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I was taking Effexor 150 mg since March 08, and just yesterday my doctor switched me to Prestiq 50 mg. I haven't been reading too many great reviews about it? Is it very similar to Effexor? I got many side effects with Effexor. Cold sweat, tiredness, no sex drive etc.

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I started taking Prestiq about a month ago. For the first 2 weeks, I was tired all of the time and started clenching my jaw a bit. I have anxiety and it has helped a lot. I've a lso been losing weight and stopped obsessing about food. I take 5mg Klonopin at night for sleep, and it seems to be a good combo. I'm feeling better and my friends have all noticed a positive difference.

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I started taking Prestiq 5 days ago. I haven't had an anxiety attack but I'm exhausted! I used to get up and go for my walk every morning. I've exercised daily for about 8 or 9 years. Now I am barely rolling myself out of bed in time to go to work. I don't have the energy for anything.

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I started Prestiq about 3 weeks ago and one unnerving side effect is violent nightmares. They've lessened the past week. I suffer from terrible depressive episodes and am hopeful

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All SSRI and SSNRI antidepressants, unfortunately, can cause weight gain!

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I've been on pristiq for about a month now. so far not too bad. no side effects really. other than i feel tired most of the day. i gained 14 lbs with effexor so hopefully this new med won't add anymore extra baggage!

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I started pristiq last about 4 days ago. apparently it is a fast acting drug. i have had no major side effects other than i feel worn down by the end o the day. that is normal for me. I al so take klonopin 1 mg at bedtime when i take the pristiq. i have major anxiety disorder and it has truly helped me. i was not able to ride in a vehicle with my husband or child for fear of crashing. i take my meds when i get ready for bed and i crash and wake up ready for the day the next morning. i have had NO major side effects. as a matter of fact i have not had to take migraine management meds in 2 days. i also concentrate more at work and im not as hungry.

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This is a SSNRI antidepressant, so its side effects will be similar to other drugs in this class. In addition, there is no way to know how many side effects you may experience, until you actually use it, since they can vary from person to person.

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I just started Pretiq today. Suppose to have less side effects then Effexor or Cymbalta. I need to take it for my Fibromyalga and CFS - suppose to lower the PH (what ever that is) and that is suppose to help with the pain. Good Luck!

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