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I have been on Prestique for 2 days. I have no appetite (but I gained 40lbs with lexapro in 6 months) so I'm relieved. My first night on it was really crazy. My nightmares were CRAZY last night. Had to wake myself up to avoid going crazy. I suffer from depression caused by MS medication but can't gain weight so lexapro had to go.

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Yes. I found the longer I was on it the worse I became. Unfortunately because it only comes in 2 doses and is time release, it is very unpleasant to come off of. Once I did, I felt better

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I am 56, and have been on this med for about a year, could i cut the pills in 1/2 to wean myself off this med. it is the only one i am taking.

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I've been on Prestique for about 6 months now and I haven't had these side effects. I started out on celexa mixed with abilify and when that didn't work I was switched to Prestique and its like night and day. I have more energy, my mood is more leveled out instead of being one extreme to another, and all in all I just feel better. Just remember each medication will interact differently with each person who takes it.

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Wellbutrin worked for me and they actually prescribe it for weight loss as well.

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After gaining 35 lbs in two months after starting my bipolar meds then another 10-15 over the next few...
I ask now!!!! I know that if I have to choose crazy over chubby I'll choose chubby but after finally losing that weight I specifically ask before each med change about the weight gain and sexual side effects.

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I have just started taking Pretique (50 mg). I know that each has different reactions to various antidepressant drugs, so I was wondering what is the most common side effect and how severe could it get. I am also bipolar I.

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hi all ive read a few post regarding prestique. i was put on prestique 2 months ago after trying several different antidepressants. i one 100 mg in the morning. i have had the side effects like nausea and mild headaches and constipation. i have a great GP and phychiatrist. they have said to eat with the prestique and drink plenty of water and the side effects should subside but could take a while. i have vivid way out there dreams that are horrible but some a good. If you are taking sleeping tablet could be what is causing the bad dreams. I am not a doctor but i would suggest that if you are not happy wih your GP find another one and ask to see a phsychiatrist because they are the best to help with mental conditions.

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Cant continue to read all these mixed emotions from ppl just like me ...Depression sucks !!! Ive been on lexapro for about 8 mnths at first ...thought it was a miracle drug ....45 lbs later all I want to to do is lay in bed n sleep or not sleep ...sex ...haaa who cares .I used to care ALOT slowly have lost all the desire ..well my husband does and if he cheated ...I probably wudnt even have the strength to slap the crap out of him ...I just want to feel "normal" thought prestique may be worth a try ....now ..not so sure

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Hi,
You didn't say how old you are, unfortunately I have found that matters. Alot of antidepressants use your hormones. I have found other things can affect how you feel, exp. foods, vitamins and minerals etc. Has your doctor checked things like your vitamin d and b vitamin levels and also your sugar. Low sugar can make you feel horrible, shakey and anxiety. These things can affect you and your moods. Just things to think about. I agree with what someone else said here, if you find something that makes you feel what is normal for you stay with it, if not try something else or if you can take a two week break to get it all out of your system and then try something else. Good Luck.

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I have been on Pristiq for 3 months and I LOVE it ! My friends my husband everyone around me compliment me how happy i'm. I guess everyone has diferent reaction to it!

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I started pristique 2 months ago, switching it for Prozac. The pristique has helped my depression dramatically. I am diagnosed with bipolar ll with severe depression. I can get out of bed in the morning, do well at work and have had fewer sick days from being unable to get out of bed. For me, it is worth the money. Also, my personal relationships are much more stable and enjoyable.

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I can understand your feelings This is possibly the worst drug I have ever taken My doctor prescribed it w/o knowing about it I am type 1 diabeticThis drug almost killed me It has taken months for me to even partially recover Be proactive and research each medicine Do not trust your doctor to know everything

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i feel the same way. On prestique for 3 months I feel so tired more depressed than when I was
on effexor, more forgetful , less concentration, thinking about asking dr. to put me back on effexor.

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I started antidepressants about 5 years ago because I was experiencing terrible headaches daily. The first doc I went to immediately put me on antidepressants. Some worked at first and some didn't after months of taking the pills. I switched docs and then it was suggested I suffered from TMJ. After 5 TMJ docs, thousands of dollars for silly treatments later and drinking heavily to ease the headache pain, I finally found a doc that put me on an antidepressant that relieved the headache pain. That was Lexapro. Now, 2 years later, it has worn off and I was switched to Prestique 2 days ago. What I have learned from this and reading everyone's post is obviously no one is the same! Our minds, body's and lives are far from the same so how could some say don't take this drug because it was horrible for me? I'm not coming down on anyone, but I have read many comments here about Cymbalta working great for some and for me it was a nightmare! My advice is if one doesn't work, try another and another until you get it right. I've tried many, some good and some bad. My favorite was Zyprexa (and I only suffer from depression/anxiety) but it caused severe weight gain for me. I laugh and say I was fat and happy atleast! But, they all have side effects and not one is going to come without one or two.

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I write this because my 80+ year old mother was recently put on Remeron, an antidepressant, to help with sleep and weight gain. I am reading about Prestiq because I am fearful of a repeat of the symptoms when she was put on that antidepressant. Mom was on Prestiq for a couple of months and began to halucinate significantly (seeing people who wern't there). Halucinations are listed as a side effect for this drug, but they are for most antidepressants. Went off Prestiq and the symptoms went away. Thought I'd toss this in the mix for those researching Prestiq.

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I switch from Effexor to Prestique. With Effexor I had a lot of anxiety, I had moods swings, I felt like I needed to "Come Down." When I switched to Prestique due to skin irritation and anxiety, It made me feel Normal!!! I feel like my own peaceful self. I laugh and have genuine feelings, and reaction to things. It is most wonderful!!. If you are on Effexor and it is not working for you, ask your doctor about prestique.

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I took Prestiq after about 2 weeks i was standing in the shower craving something. As i stood there i figured out what it was that i wanted. I wanted Heroin. I have never done heroin. Nor will I ever. I had nightmares,and had to urinate constantly...I took myself off Prestiq and almost lost my mind. My friends quietly asked the wife alone what was the matter with me and why i looked so demonic...After it was over I told my family how I felt taking it.For Education Purposes....Never again will i take another Anti- Depressant. My mother suffered illusions while taking Prozac..I was on Pamalor when i was 15. I quit taking it too.

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I think i have taken all the anti -depressants out there, Prozac awful, welbutrin ok, effexor worked ok first time but couldnt tolerate second time, I am now on Prestique since March last year, it works for "me" I think everyones chemical makeup is differnt, so the medications react to each individual in different ways. I hated going on anti depressants, the side effects sometimes are worse than the depression. If you can get through a couple of weeks you should be ok.

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Has anyone had increase in acne or rossecia with taking prestique?

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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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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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What is the highest number of milligrams of Prestique that should be taken per day? ## The RECOMMENDED adult dosage is 5...

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Was actress Anastasia Griffin in any Prestique Commercials? ## Are neurologist recommending pristiq for those patients w...

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Have been on cymbalta and now prrestique....nausea every day and very constipated...have been seeing my gastro dr. and t...

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JUST WONDERING IF THERE WAS ANY AMOUNT OF LITHIUM IN THE MEDICATION PRESTIQUE ## No, Pristiq contains the active ingredi...

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I took prestique before my pregnancy and my dr. Put me back on after because of my depression but I am worried to increA...

Anybody expereince moodswings and major weepiness from prestique???...