PRISTIQ Reviews (DESVENLAFAXINE SUCCINATE)Average Rating: 2.8 (628 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare PRISTIQ with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR PRISTIQ | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | Depression/Generalized Anxiety | severe nausea, vomiting, nightmares, night sweats, headaches and migraines, brain zaps, loss of concentration , blurred vision | Anyone who appreciates their physical health as much as their mental health I'm warning/begging you not to take Pristiq. It's intolerable in every way. I've been on it 4 weeks and 2 days. NO POSITIVE BENEFITS! If I can help only one person to not put this horrid dug into their body this comment will be worth it. Please, do yourself a favor, ther are other drugs out there. I regret every single day on Pristiq. I feel even more depressed than when I began. | F | 25 | 1 months 150mg | 1/17/2017 | 1 | Anxiety and Bi Polar Disorder | Racing thoughts, impulse control isssues, sociopathic behavior, risk taking behavior, flat, muscle pain, tension, nausea, binge eating, constant urination, dry mouth, exsersize resistant, anger, repressed, disassociation, feelings of anger, withdrawal syndrome, pancreatitis, fat stranding. | While this treatment is effective for the cessation of anxiety, the risk to cure is too high. I still had all the underlaying issues that lead me to the drugs. The drug is too hard to discontinue. Also, the severe nature of a discontinuation could lead to a misdiagnosis. I was on Pristiq for 6 years before discontinuing the treatment. | 45 | 10 days 150MG | 1/5/2017 | 1 | Depression & Anxiety | Was on Effexor before hand (6 months), never worked & I only felt strange. Switched to Pristiq per doc to wean off. 9 days off & I am dizzzy, have been from day 1, exhausted, muscle aches, racing thoughts, hair loss. I wouldn't put my enemy on this poison. Tried calling Pfizer, on hold forever 3x gave up. Filed complaint with FDA. | Do your homework before starting this med. People complain the withdrawals can last months. Most docs don't even know this. | F | 22 | 2 months 50 | 11/8/2016 | 5 | Depression and anxiety | First couple wks was forgetful and was hard to come up with words I wanted to say | I was on Paxil for about three years then tried Effexor and now Pristiq! Pristiq has helped me be so much more confident, where I can actually speak in front of a group of people. Everyone reacts differently to medication. I hope this helps:) | F | 26 | 6 months 100 mg | 11/5/2016 | 5 | Depression | Occasionally I will feel disconnected and have a lower libido, but this is tolerable. I've had really bad side effects with other anti-depressants so I'm very satisfied. | I immediately started to feel less depressed, more motivated, and an increased (healthy) appetite. | F | 20 | 8 months 50 mg 1X day | 10/31/2016 | 1 | post natal depression | my daughter suicided and left a baby and 11yr old child and husband plus hundreds of friends and a loving family behind. No longer cared, wasn't tested for anything prior | F | 38 | 3 months 1X day | 10/14/2016 | 1 | Depression. Anxiety | Slept 12 hours straight unable to get out of bed. Feeling weak tired foggy headed | F | 49 | 1 days 50mg | 9/11/2016 | 4 | Depression | I have noticed no side effects, UNLESS a recent shakiness I developed is connected to the Pristiq. | I am better on Pristiq than I was on Zoloft, but I'm still suffering from some depression. | F | 53 | 1 years 50 mg 1X day | 9/5/2016 | 1 | I have had every side effect. I didn't look it up until 3 days ago because I thought I was going Crazy. But from the first week I was dizzy lightheaded by the 3week well I almost ran my car in the house hit a truck . I have no balance. I cry shake and I have had all the side effects and I ever do. really racing thoughts.. | If anyone could maybe tell me should I stay on it or get back on Viber I had no side effects.i did loose 5lbs in 4 days on this drug | F | 50 | 3 weeks 50 | 7/27/2016 | 1 | Situational depression | -Measurable "flat" feeling - Lack of emotion - Low-grade, constant depression - Complete lack of creativity - Horrible, life-threatening withdrawal symptoms described below | Please, if you are even considering Pristiq at ANY dosage, reconsider. Contact me if you need additional information. As a high-performing, educated motivated and highly socially active female and professional, this drug took away nearly 5 years of my life. I tried to get off of the medication nearly ten separate times with a doctor's help, and I became a severely depressed, suicidal, barely-functioning person who was so physically sick for so long that I lost a job, nearly all of my friends, and every part of the person I loved and respected (myself). There are HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of similar forums out there with patients just like me, who had the same (or worse) experiences. This is a drug that has created MORE depression and far more problems for me than it ever cured. At the very least, spend a few days researching online --- the accounts of Pristiq nightmares are overwhelming. If I can help even one person say no to starting Pfizer's Pristiq, I will feel that my own experience was worthwhile. | F | 42 | 4 years 100 MG 1X day | 7/7/2016 | 5 | depression | Headaches and fatigue first 2 weeks. Small weight gain. | I am very happy with Pristiq. I feel happy and content. Nothing bothers me too much. I tool Welbutrin before and it caused heart palpitations. So far so good on Pristiq. The only thing I wish it did was give me a burst of energy. I have gained 10lbs. While taking Pristiq but it is because I feel so happy and comfortable. I just don't care! My mentality is like "yes, I would love dessert! Life is great! Life is about eating dessert!". I wouldn't mind this if I wasn't already overweight. | F | 41 | 4 months 50mg | 6/25/2016 | 1 | severe depression, anxiety | Insomnia, zaps, dizziness, feel like Bruce banner, heartburn, headaches. I could go on | Never really worked, but getting off it makes you feel like a junkie on come down. Would rather take datura stromonium than ever go back to pristiq | M | 28 | 4 years 100mg | 5/30/2016 | 2 | Depression, mood swings, anxiety | I decided to quit Pristiq a week ago because it wasn't working for me. It seemed to work really well for the first month, but after that it began to wear off. I decided to just quit it cold turkey before I became more dependent on it. The withdrawal symptoms were not nearly as bad as lots of people had experienced, but still not fun. For about 5 days I experienced vertigo when moving my eyes too quickly, occasional brain zaps, and I also felt a dissociation from myself. Only because I've been off them now do I realize what they did to me. I was so numb to emotions, and I didn't really care about anything. Which was good for my anxiety, but bad for my depression, as it made me not care about my life. I'm really quite angry that my doctor just gave these to me. I told him I was having mood swings and depressive episodes and he just gave me a months worth of trials for free. I saw two doctors and neither of them screened me for any mental illnesses, instead they just took my word and wrot | F | 18 | 4 months 50 1X day | 5/27/2016 Patient History | 5 | Anxiety and depression | Yawning. Decreased appetite. Dry mouth. Nauseated. Extreme Thirst. Sense of calmness. Sleeping more regular. Just odd feeling first few days. Happy-go-lucky. | I was very skeptical. My biggest concern is weight gain and loss of energy. Pristiq is not causing either. I am actually much more calm. Not iritable. I can't take SSRIS they make me sleepy. I am taking wellbutrin sr and adderall xr with this medication. I am very pleased. First time in my life I am a morning person. | F | 31 | 3 weeks 50mg | 5/22/2016 | 5 | M | 1 days | 5/20/2016 | 3 | Depression / Anxiety | While on the drug: initially, I noticed no side effects - I had been on Effexor and was switched to Pristiq because of insurance issues. The last year and a half I felt flat, didn't care about anything. I'm currently in the process of weaning off, and THOSE side effects are pretty bad. Nausea, vertigo, night sweats, bizarre dreams, angry about everything. | This company seriously should be ashamed of itself when it comes to people weaning off. They know you will experience withdrawal and make nothing lower than 50mg, and tell people not to cut the pills because it is extended release. Pfizer, I'm talking to you! You need to make some step down pills! | F | 41 | 6 years 100 1X day | 4/26/2016 | 1 | Chronic Depression | Emotionless. Didn't care about anything, or anyone. Violently I'll if missed, or tryed to come off medication. | I belive the side affects need to be more studied into and new users should be warned. I wish what I went through on no one because of this antidepressant, Pristiq. | F | 20 | 2 years 100mg | 3/27/2016 | 1 | depression | increased hostility and aggression to the point of going to jail. Definitely does not help in stabilizing mood , Only Mood swings | Woud NEVER EVER RECOMMEND THIS DRUG TO ANYONE. VERY DANGEROUS | M | 43 | 2 years 100mg 1X day | 3/23/2016 | 3 | Panic / health anxiety | F | 34 | 10 days 50mg | 3/12/2016 | 4 | Depression | When on 50mg, lots of nausea and dizziness. Irritability. On 100mg I have night sweats and don't sleep well, sweating has become much more common during the day. Nausea if I don't have it with a full proper meal. Some loss of appetite (not necessarily a bad thing). Decreased sex drive; happy to have sex and enjoy it but not interested in instigating. | This pill has worked really well for me, my brother takes it as well and has also had success. Obviously, not for everyone but has worked well for me. Most symptoms are manageable. | F | 31 | 10 months 100mg | 3/9/2016 |