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I have been taking Prestique for about 3 months now. Has anyone ever felt more depressed on it. I feel very fatigued, not able to concentrate at my job, and could care less about everything that goes on in my life. I don't like how this makes me fee.

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have people anything to say about weight gain and prestique? I have gained a lot on lexapro & would love a weight neutral option.

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I have no desire for food, nor does a friend of mine on Prestiq. People pay money to lose weight and this has done it for me. I don't have an appetite. Sexually it slows things down, but at least I feel it compared to other depressants. I feel good, some nausea, insomnia, but that is worth feeling awesome! I have my life back. What works for me may NOT always work for someone else, but my friend and I like it.

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Michel,
Don't let others decide whats best for you. If prozac works-it works. It's not wrong to need medication. Please be proud of who you are as you are. You need to see a psychiatrist- you wouldn't hesitate to make the drive if it were another kind of health issue. GP's are not trained to treat mental illness. Good luck.

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I am thinking about switching from cymbalta to pristique. The best anti-depressant I have ever taken was Parnate an MAO inhibitor. I quit taking it because the side effects became a problem as I got older.I have never found another where I did not gain weight and I felt so wonderful. Has anyone tried Cymbalta and Prestique (not at the same time). If so, which did the best for you?

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with reading all the comments above I am now very fearful of taking prestique. I have been on Clexa for years now but it does not help my OCD and have been told that the prestique will. The stress that I am under now has my OCD off the charts so I start the prestique tomorrow. Now, I am very unsure with all the negative comments about it.

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Anyone try Prestiq that had been on Zoloft. I want to find something else due to all the weight gain on Zoloft, but am afraid to try. Its been disastrous in the past trying newer antidepressants - I end up back on the Zoloft.

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I started Prestique 6 days ago and thus far it has been a nightmare. I have had unrelenting diarrhea, my eyes are so dialated I look like I'm stoned, confusion, blurred vision, EXTREME muscle weakness in my legs, mild tremors, and cannot sleep. I called Wyeth and they said all of the symptoms, with the exception of the muscle weakness, were expected. I'm stopping the drug. I cannot even imagine what the side effects will be in a month. I would/will not recommend this drug to anyone.

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I took Zoloft prior to taking Prestiq. Zoloft did NOTHING for me and I feel I was on it longer than I should have been. I was told to switch to Prestiq. I HATE IT. It has just occurred to me that this drug is the reason for my ridiculous ANXIETY I have been having. With Zoloft the withdrawals happen after a few days (There were a couple times I was out of town and completely forgot to refill my prescription) but with Prestiq? If you forget ONE DAY? the eyes start to dart all over the place after only like a half a day. Then the nausea sets in. Now I'm finally realizing the edginess and anxiety (in my chest) is from this drug! Unfortunately I had to refill it again since I couldn't get into the doctor and I didn't want the withdrawals. Another wasted $55. I don't need a drug for depression, I need something to take the edge off, to keep me from biting peoples heads off, to keep me from hating my husband just because he brushes his teeth too loud! (no joke)

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I took prestiq 50 mg for 2 in a half months. is was horrible. my friend had recommended it to me because is was working great for her. but she was on like 9 other phyc meds. after the first two weeks of taking prestiq i starting getting really really tired and i noticed myself sleeping all day til three when my kids got home. i was getting worse and worse every day. i lost interest in everything i mean EVERYTHING. I didnt even want to shower.go to the store somke a cigarette, NOTHIN!!!... then i had enough and I said screw this... I was so frieking depressed i didnt even feeling like googling the side effects if i would quit suddenly..go figure..then i just cold turkey quit..Holy s***...ive been sweating for five days really really bad.. bad bad headaches.. in bed day and night. a wierd feeling in my right side of the inside of my brain which as i write this continues to come and go...i have had the worst experience with the antidepressant prestiq.. it should be prescribed for patiants who want to die slowly cause that is exactlly what it made me feel like... STAY AWAY FROM PRESTIQ. trust im just like u out there fighting not to b depressed and i wouldnt post anything if it wasnt 100% true...this drug will destroy u.. i am still in withdrawl it's been 5 days...Good luck to those currently on it!

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i hated paxil with a passion...it mad me hate myself more and more..i would cry all the time...and tell myself how ugly and fat i was...now im on calexa...and i like the way it makes me feel...

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I took Zoloft for 2 yrs with great results mentally, the weight gain is not acceptable to me so I weaned myself off ,every other day to every 3rd day etc. Since then I have been okay, mild symptoms but nothing I cannot deal with, just an occasional Xanex? My MD suggested Prestique for menopause and after reading all the bad reviews I will not even attempt it. Weight gain is an unfortunate side effect for all things that make you feel better mentally?

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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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I took Pristique last summer. It was the worst time in my life. I caused severe anxiety and depression. I could not function. When I told my doctor about it he told me that was the only medicine I could take. I left him and am now on Paxil. What a huge difference. Pristique could be very dangerouse if given to the wrong person.

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Has anyone had atrial fibrillation while on Prestiq? I had to go off it. I am now on Multaq per my cardiologist.

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I am 50 years old and have been on Prestique for the last 12 months. I have never felt better. This is the 5th type of anti-depressant I have taken and, for me, it has been wonderful. I feel like I have my life back again.

I have recommended Prestique to my father 72 and sister 38, both who are now taking, and they too are amazed at the results.

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I have started taking the pills. 7 days now and I must say - I am feeling more normal than I have in quite a while. I also have lots more energy. I am actually up and cleaning the house. I will keep you posted as the weeks go by. For now, I'll keep taking them.

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Still taking the pristique and feeling better and better. Its all good so far!

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I am 42 years old and I have had depression since 1998. I have been on almost any medication for depression that there is out there. I started taking Prestique about 3 months ago. I just increased my dose from 50mg to 100mg a month. I really haven't seen much weight gain or weight loss, unless Zoloft whe I gained 60 lbs in 2 months. I feel much better since I increased to 100mg a month. I do have nightmares at times but nightmares every once in a while compared to being depressed and in the hospital locked up is much better to me. I think that as time goes by that these side effects get better. Like I said, I have been on many different medications over the past 12 years and this seems to be the best out there for me right now. If anyone has any other questions, please feel free to ask. I am truly sorry for those of you that this is not helping because I truly know how it feels like when you don't know where to turn to next.

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The only thing I can say about this drug is WOW what a difference... I have only been on it for a little while but My changes were like night and day. I think most of it has to do with lifestyle changes. I myself made no changes since I am an avid health food junky and exercise everyday. sometimes changing too much too fast is the biggest problem. I pair it with Seroquel at night for insomnia and Xanax 4 times daily for Anxiety. I lived with Anxiety and Depression my whole life and to finaly find something that worked was Heavenly. But I agree with the comment about seeing a Psychiatrist. Some people are damaged beyond theraputic repair and accepting that medication will always be a part of my life was the biggest step. Good luck to you all!!!

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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???...