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the dr changed my med from effexor to this prestiq.can you tell me anything about it

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I was wondering about the sleeping also. I was going to talk to the doctor about it. My depression was bad and I was sleeping all the time before and now I still am slleeping alot (not as much as before, but close). I have seen a chance in me once I am up. I am up, outgoing and funny like before but when I am down, I am down for the count. I am just thinking maybe I just need it raised. I am on 50 mgs. I do feel a difference in me though. I have been speaking up for myself alot more lately and I am not as passive. My counselor couldn't believe I was me at my last appointment. But, she was not the one who put me on my meds, that was my psychiatrist and I haven't talk to her yet.

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Does pretiq cause gynecomastia? I have been taking it for a couple of months and noticed my nipples are getting sensitive & larger.

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I am considered taking prestiq. I was alarmed at some of the side effects that were mentioned. I had a condition with unbearable panic attacks with a very lowly perspective with a comparative thought disorder. ie comparing myself to everyone(like everybody was doing better than me. My obcessive compulsive disorder was exacerbated through the roof. I also got a larger amount of internal dialogues and narrations in my head. (I have bipolar (possibly schozaffective type. I also sped up the onset of my bipolar and obcessive compulsive by using large amounts of hallucinogenic drugs (mainly LSD and marijuana) when I was younger. I am taking 2400mg of lithium carbonate, 100 mg Thorazine(just got off). I now take stelazine. I also have narcolepsy and take provigil and adderall for it. I still have depression but the panic attacks have stopped. My Dr. gave me 0.5 xanax 2x daily. It nearly silenced my internal dialogue and stopped my panic attacks, but I am afraid that after they discontinue the xanax, i will go right back. I am really hypersensitive to chemicals and drugs(more than I ever was). So I want to be careful. Any input on this complicated scenario would be delightful. It would even be great if someone replied to my email at jdoerr66 at yahoo. Also, if you are interested in hearing some of my very therapeutic music compositions (i am studying music therapy). They are posted at www.myspace.com/­430153928

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Prestiq does give U a dry mouth (so chew gum). makes U slightly nauseous (that goes away in 2 to 3 days), makes U a bit fatigued (also goes away in 2 to 3 days). Those are my results in fist 2 week taking Prestiq. Now I feel fine.
Remember every person is different ,no one drug fits all.

My only complaint is the outrageous cost of this Prestiq. Its a rip-off. Drug Companies are legalized bandits. In the Electronics Industry INTEL has to invest $ 1 to $2 billion each time they develop a new CHIP . But within 12 to 18 months the price of that chip falls dramatically .

This never happens with drugs and the Drug Companies. As they are protected by a copywright (license), which allows them to rip-off the public

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I have been prescribed Prestiq for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and was wondering if anyone one else takes it for that reason? If so has it helped at all? I have been reading others posts about fatigue being a side effect and cant see how that would help CFS.

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I have been on Prestig 50 mgs for the past two months. At first, I didn't think it was helping at all and making me more short with people, but now I love it. I used to sleep 18 hours at a time and always be super depressed. I have had no side effects except maybe the first couple of weeks the dry mouth, but not anymore. Now, after choosing to stay on it, I would suggest it to anyone and I have. I have been happy, outgoing and funny like I used to be. People are so happy to see the old me back and thank God so I am I. I couldn't feel better. My counselor can't believe the change in me. I am just so glad I didn't give up on this medicine after every other medicine they have tried on me. Prestig has worked the best.

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Dr. prescribed PRESIQ for muscle pain and nerve pain, now I read it's primarily an anti-depressant?! Has anyone else been given this drug as a pain med?

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Nonee - My doctor mentioned something about that too. I am actually a Chronic Pain Patient also and deal with Neuropathy and I have noticed it has helped somewhat with that pain also. But, I also am on Topamox and Ultram for my pain.

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I have had severe chronic depression for many years. You name the drug...I've been on it. They seem to help for a few months and then I go into a meltdown I have always thought there is nothing more I can do. I even had shock therapy. There has been several issues in my life that I feel has made my depression worse, but also I do believe it is genetic. A few months back when I was feeling good, I had a docs appt. I saw that he had Pristiq samples. He asked if I wanted to try it, but I declined due to the fact I was feeling good and did'nt want fixed what was'nt broken. So here I am a few months later and as I said...I am in a slump. Those of you who suffer from this horrid disease knows what it feels like so I don't need to get into that. I am currently on 60mgs.Prozac and 300 Wellabutrin. I feel so alone that I am miserable. I am missing out on so much in my life. Would like soome input on this med verses other depression meds. Thank you

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I started taking Prestiq 2 months ago along with Xanax that I was currently taking. I have never felt better. The Xanax takes care of anxiety but with Prestiq I'm happy every day and don't fret over anything anymore. I do have blurred vision once in awhile and an after taste in my mouth but nothing I can't deal with. I've taken Paxil and Zoloft but this is the first medicine that I actually look forward to taking because I know it makes me balanced and feel good about life. I also lost 10 pounds on it so far.

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I am starting my second week of Prestiq 50. I have been on Wellbutrin for years, butit isn't doing the job anymore. My husband says I'm laughing less and doing less! I feel like staying in the bed all the time..I'm hoping this will pass. I really need this to work for me....Have any of you experienced the same symptoms and will they pass??

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Prestiq does give U a dry mouth (so chew gum). makes U slightly nauseous (that goes away in 2 to 3 days), makes U a bit fatigued (also goes away in 2 to 3 days). Those are my results in fist 2 week taking Prestiq. Now I feel fine.
Remember every person is different ,no one drug fits all.

My only complaint is the outrageous cost of this Prestiq. Its a rip-off. Drug Companies are legalized bandits. In the Electronics Industry INTEL has to invest $ 1 to $2 billion each time they develop a new CHIP . But within 12 to 18 months the price of that chip falls dramatically .

This never happens with drugs and the Drug Companies. As they are protected by a copywright (license), which allows them to rip-off the public

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Tanking prstiq for over 2 with no positive effects. Dr. insisted on my taking for anxiety and traumit stress. I also with IBS symptoms - all part of the stress factor. I noticed lately after a bowel movement, i would see a square pill floating the toilet - after seeing a few times - scooped it on toilet paper and saw it was the fully encsulated prestiq tablet - icrushed it in the paper and saw that all medicine was intact inside the pill.
It was passing right through my sytem and being absorbed at all. Which is why it was not having any affect at all. I even tried to dissolve a new pill in hot water and the capsule never dissolved. It isdefinetly a product defect and I notified Wyeth filed product complaint with the FDA. I have asked my doctor for three days now prescibe a substitue that is not extended relief. So far she has not complied. Anxiety and stress is bad enough but when the doctor is helpful this raise stress levels even higher.

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Taking Prestiq for 6 days now and no change so far. But, no side effects either. I need to get some relief soon.

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Hi John, I felt the same way after taking Prestig at first. If you read some of the feedback I have written maybe you will continue to give this medicine a chance. I have been on every medicine imagineable for my depression for years and I stuck this one out and I am doing great now. I started it December 15th and at first I thought it was working for me too! I wish you the best of luck.

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Dear Mary, Thank you. Ive also taken everything and have had periods of great help. My last meds quit about a year ago and I hope this works. Ill keep with it.

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You are welcome John. Seriously though, people cannot believe the change in me, especially my counselor.

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I've been taking 50MG of Prestiq for 4 1/2 weeks now and it has made a huge difference in my life w/anxiety. I also take Klonopin everday and the two work wonderful together. The only side effects I have is feeling drowsy in the morning after I take it but it wears off. This is the first time in 5 years I have felt back to my normal happy self. I call it the happy pill. I am much calmer and it doesn't allow me to think of the scary thoughts I used to dwell on every day. I was against taking medication for so many years but my therapist finally convinced me to try this and it has made a huge difference to me. I hope this helps others like does for me!

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Prestiq does give U a dry mouth (so chew gum). makes U slightly nauseous (that goes away in 2 to 3 days), makes U a bit fatigued (also goes away in 2 to 3 days). Those are my results in first 2 weeks taking Prestiq. Now I feel fine.
Remember every person is different ,no one drug fits all.

My only complaint is the outrageous cost of this Prestiq. Its a rip-off. Drug Companies are legalized banditsand very greedy.
Compared to the Electronics Industry, here's an example INTEL has to invest $ 1 to $2 billion each time they develop a new Processor. But within 12 to 18 months the price of that chip falls dramatically .

This never happens with drugs and the Drug Companies. As they are protected by a copywright (license), which allows them to rip-off the public for years.

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I have been taking Prestiq for about three weeks now. I have been experiencing severe stomach cramping, hot flashes breaking out into a sweat that feels like a fever, headaches, stomach aches, dizziness, nausea, and one of the strangest things, dreaming. Every night I feel as if I have been awake all night with these very vivid dreams. If I even fall asleep for 10 minutes, I begin to dream. I awake every day totally exhausted. I'm going to ask my physician to prescribe another medication

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atrial fibrillation ## Pristiq, which contains the active ingredient Desvenlafaxine, is an antidepressant. Some of the m...

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Anybody expereince moodswings and major weepiness from prestique??? I have been on it for 2 weeks, but have stopped taki...

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my dr wants to put me on prestique to help with stress and to help my sex drive ## Pristiq contains the active ingredien...

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I was taking 100 MG of Prestiq, 300 MG of Seroquel, and 150 MG of Wellbutrin. I slowly whinned myself off of everything,...

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how long does it take for the effects of prestiq to kick in? ## I dont know how long. Ive taken since Monday (day 6 so f...

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My friend was on prestig and murdered his wife. He was a good hard working man. Could this drug have contributed to his ...

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My doctor gave me prestiq about 6 weeks ago, because we were having no luck controlling my hotflases with hormones. I ha...

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I am on 200 a day an I've stoped taking them as I worked so hard to loose 62kg an I was told this drug wouldn't ...

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Has anyone experienced this high blood pressure and severe headaches with Prestique 100mg a day? I have been on it for 4...

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I have had thyroid cancer for the following 12 years with 10 surgeries and all the I131 a person is allowed to have admi...

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