Changing From 150 Effexor To Pristiq

has anyone made this change, what dosage of pristiq were u then given, and what was your experience?
thanks for sharing. P.S. I have been on effexor xr for 5 years and it has stopped working. t.y.

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Was on 150 also and it worked well for about two years then I didn't really notice that it was helping. Got off of it for a while but had a panic attack so I was prescribed Pristiq. I lost 30 lbs in six weeks which was the ONLY positive. It made me space out and feel more depressed. Not to mention zero libido. I've been on many antidepressants in the past and I'm beginning to think they are just poison. I saw a psychiatrist and he wanted me on prozac, xanax, and seroquel. Good god, I don't think so! I've found these drugs are just a quick fix but in the long run have more problems than not. I would rather do yoga and see a psychologist on a weekly basis personally, but only you know what is best for you and I wish you luck on your journey.

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I am interested in taking Pristiq for anxiety, depresion and PTSD but most meds. I have taken in the past have caused a lot of water retention. Has anyone experienced this side effect?? ( ie my face and all my extremeties swell up w/ water.)

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I haven't found anything stating that Pristiq may cause edema as a side effect, but there's no way to say how it is going to affect any specific person that tries it.

If other medications in the SNRI class have caused you to experience it, then there is also a chance that this one may do it, as well.

Learn more Pristiq details here.

And the other poster is also right, there are possible risks associated with all medications, so if you have other options that are effective for you, then natural solutions are the safer route.

However, that is not always viable for everyone, so you have to follow your doctor's advice and do what's best for you.

Are there any other questions or comments?

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