Pristiq And Hot Flushes/flashes (Top voted first)

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I have been on this for 5 days. The last 3 days I have been having hot flushes and they have been getting more frequent. 8 in total today. I have never had these before and it's scary. I take it at 11 am. By about 10 pm I have a headache but no more flushes.
I am going to call my doctor tomorrow morning before its time to take it. But I read 0.02% of people get this and also it is prescribed for the exact problem I have. Any suggestions.
It starts with a really hot feeling in my sinuses and that lasts for about a minute. Then I get this slow cool feeling under my skin that travels down my body. I go really pale and my body feels like it is melting with the amount of sweat coming off me.

Cheers
Meg

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I have been on this med for three months and I am having hot flushes too. (cold ones as well!) I didnt even have this when I went through menopause. I have the headache as well, bad dreams and I'm totally crazy and depressed. I wasnt like that before the drug. Just anxious. I hate Pristiq it has ruined what life I did have :(

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Unfortunately, the very medications that treat certain symptoms in some people can have the opposite effect and cause those same symptoms in others.

It's very likely that this isn't the right medication for you to use and you may need to try a different one.

Learn more Pristiq details here.

I ran into the same problem with any type of sedative medication, they make me very irritable and emotional, where many other people get great results from them, so I just have to avoid taking them.

Have you tried any others?

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I had the same issues with Pristiq 100mg as well as other antidepressants that i have tried. i used to feel like my head was on fire. it has calmed down and i don't have them anymore. it only took me about 3-4 months.

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Please try acupuncture! It saved my daughter from the poison, Pristiq. We were skeptics, but are happy believers now! She is also being treated for her anxiety and depression, which will take a couple sessions. Reasonable in price and no drugs! God bless

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