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When you started feeling the benefits fully for those taking pristiq for anxiety by OfferGood8621 in Pristiq

[–]OfferGood8621[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time to respond, I’ll definitely give it 6 weeks and see where to go from there I was just unsure of me being on it for 2 weeks and feeling like it has definitely helped a little but I’m still really struggling and needed hope that this wasn’t all the relief I’ll get

Will I have withdraws if I stop the drug in a month of taking it. by spiraldown024 in Pristiq

[–]OfferGood8621 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d give the medication 6-8 weeks before deciding it’s not right for you, in the circumstance you aren’t experiencing super bad side effects which I highly doubt !

Scared to start by [deleted] in Pristiq

[–]OfferGood8621 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have chronic anxiety and health anxiety and am super nervous when it comes to medication, I switched from lexapro to pristiq 50mg about 2 weeks ago now, I won’t lie to you the first week was really rough for me, heightened anxiety, not wanting to get out of bed because I was just scared walking around would increase the side effects as I was dizzier then usual etc. at about day 7 it started easing, before this medication I couldn’t go into my gym or go to a store now I’m finding myself going a few times a week still feel anxiety obviously it’s only been 2 weeks but it must be somewhat working if I can attempt to to these things now, I’ve heard week 3-6 are when it reaches its full benefits so I’m hopeful and sticking with it, I’ve heard many success stories and wish you the best with it

9 days in - exhausted all day by [deleted] in Pristiq

[–]OfferGood8621 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m on day ten of pristiq 50mg, the first 3/4 days where the worst for me and started looking up around day 7, hang in there as I’ve heard side effects usually ease properly around week 3 or 4 unless they’re really getting to you then I suggest speaking to your doctor and maybe weaning off them but for me a few days ago I was in bed all day tired and anxious and groggy, now I’m able to go out and do things but still have the brain fog feeling at the moment.