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the dr changed my med from effexor to this prestiq.can you tell me anything about it

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I was on Lexapro for years and had to change to Celexa because my new insurance would not pay for the Lexapro. I like the Celexa but I feel hungry all the time and am not able to lose weight. I don't know if it's due to the Celexa but my doctor said Prestiq may help me depression and help me lose weight. I'm wondering if I should try the Prestiq.

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Mary, Are you still on Prestiq? You sound EXACTLY like me as far as history with these kinds of meds and I was prescribed Prestiq today. I've been on Wellbutrin for over 10 years now, and now my Dr. recommended adding Prestiq because the Wellbutrin isn't working as well. I've tried at least 10 different meds over the years. Thanks for any info.

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I have been on prestiq for over 2 years i was firsr given 50mg then after 1 yr i felt like i was having withdrawals my body was so used it it i was very light headed and dizzy so my GP increased my dose to 100mg that definatly helped and felt alot better but 12months since im again suffering withdrawals im not iincreasing but need to ween off them even tho mg anxiety was treated extreamly well i know how addiced i am. im worried that im still on 100mg and im going to cut back to 50 that im going to feel alot worse than before i began at all

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I have been on prestiq for over a year. I only take 25 mg. After a number of years on zoloft (great for mood, bad for sex) I decided I wanted to find a med without sexual side effects. prestiq has been good. No weight gain and better orgasms! At first there was nausea, but stick it out a couple months, see if your body adjusts. One thing....the withdrawl is horrible if I forget to take it. Not looking forward to coming off this one if that day should ever come. frankly I am a bit melancholy on the 25 mg, but its only enough to motivate me to change the things that need to change. I felt overly complacent on the SSRIs, and always hungry. Hope this helps someone out there.

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I had not trouble with my sex drive on Prozac. I'm now on Pristiq because Prozac stopped working for me. It feels like my sex drive has diminished. Does anyone else experience this? I am also 48 years old so I wonder if part of it is just that I am getting older.

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is this drug for panic disorder

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I have been taking this med for about 9 days. At first I had very srong anxiety issues, which I handles with a Xanax (only as required...low dose) Now..I feel like my energy is coming back, more positive and able to cope better. Yes sleep is a problem, but over all so far I reccomend. I'm giving it 30 days to see if it's for me. Like others have said you can't evaluate in a week or 4 days. If your really depressed try it. I've dome Wellbutiron and Effexor. This seems to be better...that's my 2 cents. Everybody is different, so if your having issues,like serratonine syndrome, don't push it. Stop...good luck

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Ive been taken Prestiq for 1 1/2 years now and felt good on it however I did gain approx. 20 lbs in two months which I have now also been diagnosed with borderline low Thyroid. I do not know if all of this is due to taking Prestiq or if it was a coincidence. What I do know is when I needed something for my panic attackes and restless nights Prestiq worked wonderfully. However because of my other issues I have now weened myself off of Prestiqu (which was difficult) but I know have chosen to do all natural suppliments for my Thyroid as well as my panic attacks and moodswiings. So far so good everything is working well. I chose to look more indepth with my issues but for someone that is in need of Prestiq it will work for you.

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I have been taking this medication for 1 week. I will continue to take it as I know it takes awhile for the therapeutic effect. Just wanted to mention my SE including the abd cramping, sleepyness and yawning. My anxiety is definately better, not having so many worried thoughts and sleeping a lot better at night.

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I have been on Prestiq for approx. 8 months and I am going to the doctor to stop. Worked great at first then after 4 months I noticed I became very short tempered, and I became numb as far as feeling anything, I just did not care. I lost interest in things that I really use to enjoy. I have noticed periods of heavy sweating without any physical activity. Does anyone know what type of side effects you have when stopping this medication?

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I have been on Prestiq for 3 weeks now. I was on 187.5 mg of effexor I was bumped up from 150 because I felt the efficacy of effexor was wearing off (anxiety wise) I am a 19 year old small-medium sized person So I 187.5 mg was alot it seemed, especially the Jaw Clenching would not end! Anyways Prestiq does not seem as effective, anxiety becomes triggerd more easily, low grade constant head ache and more vivid and weird dreams then I had with effexor. I wonder if i am having eassier triggers to My anxiety is because the 50 mg of prestiq he put me on is not enough considering I was on 187.5 of effexor.

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I have been taking prestiq for 3 months. My anxiety and depression have been helped tremendously however I am experiencing some foggyness and I'm not really tired but I can sleep all the time. I really have to try not to sleep 12 hours and I could nap through out the day.

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After trying Paxil for months, my doc had me try Pristiq and I think it's highly effective at treating depression. Good luck having the insurance comp cover it. Now, I have to try effexor B4 I can get my Pristiq :(

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Just started Prestiq 3 days ago. Dr. prescibed for anxiety and depression.I hope my days of feeling tired at work all day and going strait to bed when I get home are over. I will let you know in a couple of weeks. Dr. says it will take up to 3 weeks to get the full affect.

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Does prestiqu work like cymbalta?
Should you use the conbination of Wellbutrin with it?

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I started taking the medication (prestique 50 mg once a day) in December 08 and recently decided that things were going well and I was ready to discontinue taking it. Plus I am planning to get pregnant and I didn't want to be on it. NOw I was such an advocate for the drug the entire time I have been taking it! It worked wonders! I felt great, no worries! UNTIL.....I tried to stop taking it......I am currently miserable dealing with withdraws. This is the worst thing I have ever gone through. I wake up thinking ok, i'm going to feel good today, maybe this is over, but within hours I am nausiated, dizzy and extremely tired. I have been concerned that I would fall asleep at the wheel! The dr prescribed me some medicationt to help with the nausousness, however, it makes me even more tired. So really unable to function AT ALL! If you are considering this drug, please choose another one.

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Another thing is that I am very sensitive to drugs ( a real cheap date) and am wondering if I could take half. Anyone ever try that or would that not be considered enough of a therapeutic dose ough to see any results?

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Starting on Prestiq today. Very nervous about it. Being weened off Celexa (down to 40mg. from 80mg.)
The worst side effect for me would be the sleepiness as I have CFS and am on Provigil which helps.
Wish me luck....

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I am talking about Prestiq 50 mg
Horrible nightmares, out of body experiences, Panic attacks even with Xanax and edema in hands and feet ankles etc. Not for me!

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Horrible nightmares and when awake out of body experiences-now Xanax isn't controlling panic attacks and my hands and legs are swelling-couldn't get shoes on this morning. Not for me!

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