Is anyone taking Pristiq?

[LibraryLady]

My GP has prescribed this (an antidepressant) for me and I would like others thoughts on it.  She gave me some samples and I go back in a couple of weeks.

Thanks 


LL

Mods pls move this to applicable topic - I just cant think right now

[Kiara]

Been on it for....hrm.  3 months?  4?  I was on Effexor before it.  (Note: I'm also on Lithium)  The way my psych explained it to me was that it's a lot like Effexor in how it works...it's just a metabolite of the same drug, so it absorbs quicker, and you can take a smaller dose.

I haven't noticed any difference in how I feel since switching over.  It DOES irritate your stomach, so take it with food.  Also, there's a card you can get from the manufacturer that will cut your copay in half.


PM me if you want more info or just want to chat about it.

[momof2weenies]

I'm on Effexor which, as Kiara said, is a very-closely-related drug.  I've found it exceptionally helpful (been about 6 months now).  I take it at bedtime, as some of these types of meds have a tendency to make me sleepy. 

And consider me another offer for info/chat via PM.

Best of luck!

[LibraryLady]

Thanks, Kiara and TasWind

I took first dose today so will see how it goes.  Had a fasting blood test for cholesterol, etc then to McDonalds for breakfast   

I will see how it goes.  I have been on anti-deps off and on since about 92 - first Paxil, then Effxor, cymbalta.  Family things have been piling up since daddy died five years ago, so.....

thanks again.  may pm y'all if I have some questions after a few days.

LL

[BatCity]

I just started taking it two months ago!  To be clear, I don't suffer from depression, but I've been very edgy recently and I suspect I may be getting premenopausal.  It just evens me out a little bit with no side effects.

[momof2weenies]

LibraryLady, how are you doing? 

[DottyG]

Yep.  About a month now.

I was taking Effexor XR before and switched over to the Pristiq after my last doctor's appointment.  I have weird PMS, which is why I've been taking the meds.  I needed something to level out those times of the month.

Seems to be working fine.  No side effects to speak of that I can tell.

And, I do love that "1/2 your copay back" thing!  That makes me happy just by itself!

[LibraryLady]

I seem to be doing OK.  The first couple of days, I was real shakey with a "nervous" stomach.  I seemed to have leveled off.  I see Dr. on Wed. and probably will go on at least a 3 month supply.  In the evenings when i go home, it is hard to sit and read when that is what all I wanted to do before.  I am thinking about doing stuff to the house (even <gasp> housework); painting the bedroom, so guess I am havig more energy. 

Thanks for asking Tas_wind   

I appreciate ya!

LL

modified to add:  seems like I have lost a little weight.  Just not hungry - but am terribly c-pated (TMI)  having to drink more fluids.

 

[Tosha Go]

I have been taking this for about a month now, feel ok, I've noticed I've lost about 5 lbs (not really hungry).  Not sure if it's from Pristiq or my regular trips to the gym, but I'm not complaining.

[LibraryLady]

Good to hear you are doing well on it.  Iamhaving to go to plan b for some of the side effects.

LL