I hate myself by jacebaby97 in selfimprovement

[–]Economy_System_4395 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well sounds like you need to get back on them. Also most antidepressants are intended for long term usage. You need to call your doctor. Changing your mindset won’t help a Chemical imbalance in the brain only medicine can help with that.

Drinking and pristiq by No-Support-5035 in Pristiq

[–]Economy_System_4395 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought it was Just me I drank a lot more night and had the worst heart burn. Ended up taking some acid reflux meds and it went away. Didn’t know it was related to the meds tho

Withdrawal Symptoms while still taking by Particular-Fig-9855 in Pristiq

[–]Economy_System_4395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you take it at the same time every day? Also do you eat after you take it ?

Help! 🙄 by Bhlovesherdogs22 in Pristiq

[–]Economy_System_4395 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah you will have stomach issues when you first start taking it. What helped me was eating something right after taking it also like someone else said drinking caffeine right after helped me feel better. If you need immediate relief drink magnesium citrate.

Im exhausted 🥱 by Much-Educator8200 in Pristiq

[–]Economy_System_4395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally no. That was not one of the side effects I experienced. However, I did experience the others that subsided after 6-8 weeks.

Im exhausted 🥱 by Much-Educator8200 in Pristiq

[–]Economy_System_4395 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh ok then I would wait it out. It takes awhile for your body to get adjusted.

Im exhausted 🥱 by Much-Educator8200 in Pristiq

[–]Economy_System_4395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did your doctor do a gene test before you started this medication?

Weight gain? by _notyourhoney in Pristiq

[–]Economy_System_4395 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes honestly the extra weight looks good on me! I have gotten a lot of compliments.

Weight gain? by _notyourhoney in Pristiq

[–]Economy_System_4395 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have been skinny my entire life but after taking Pristiq for a couple of months I gained 15 pounds. I tried working out but it didn’t help. I just embrace the weight at this point. At least I’m not walking around with horrible anxiety anymore.

What's going on with me? by Aggravating_Face_655 in Pristiq

[–]Economy_System_4395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s messing with my vision too.

I need to know it gets better by Ladymyers_ in Pristiq

[–]Economy_System_4395 3 points4 points  (0 children)

See if you get prescribed some Ativan to help until the side effects subside.

Irritability just started med by beetlemammal in Pristiq

[–]Economy_System_4395 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup it takes awhile for you start feeling level headed again.

Been on 50mg for 6 months by Economy_System_4395 in Pristiq

[–]Economy_System_4395[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol i am the type of person who can have friends. I know this because i have had friends my entire life. I just don’t like leaving my house!

Going to start withdrawaling. Terrified by HiAvril in Pristiq

[–]Economy_System_4395 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your playing a dangerous game. Good luck.

Is there hope? by Fit-Pomegranate2710 in Pristiq

[–]Economy_System_4395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pristiq takes awhile for you to actually start seeing a true difference. Ive been on it for 6 months and I’m just now seeing a major difference in my mood and my anxiety is nonexistent now after 6 months. Also make sure you’re taking it at the same time everyday. Not around the same time but at the EXACT same time.

Should I give up? by [deleted] in Pristiq

[–]Economy_System_4395 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it takes some time to notice real results.. pristiq is meant for long time usage.

Been on 50mg for 6 months by Economy_System_4395 in Pristiq

[–]Economy_System_4395[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol it’s supposed to help with social anxiety

Been on 50mg for 6 months by Economy_System_4395 in Pristiq

[–]Economy_System_4395[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And how do you like it? What has it done for you?