And it worked for a while, until it stopped working -- as happens sometimes. The only possible side effect I can point to is that I tend to get tired in the middle of the day regardless of how well-rested I am. I've been on antidepressants before, but would like to hear what people's experiences have been with this one.I took Pristiq for a while. i take pristiq at 50 mg, w/ adderall (30mg 2x day), lamotrigine, latuda and lunesta. As for anxiety, I don't recall substantial changes in either direction. Best med I'd ever taken. Stopping taking it cold turkey was pretty rough, with brain zaps and just a general feeling of malaise, I guess. I definitely do struggle with anxiety, but it's hard to say if the anxiety is a result of my ADHD symptoms or its own problem. The information provided here is meant to be an overview of using Pristiq for panic disorder. It seemed to really help my anxiety. I was put on it because Effexor had worked well for me previously (I stopped taking Effexor when I got pregnant, and went to an SSRI after that). The site may not work properly if you don't If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit Press J to jump to the feed.

Pristiq seems to be regarded as Effexor with fewer side effects. Weekly threads to plan and notice the positive in our lives. I had hair loss, which is a listed side effect, but in retrospect there were other things going on that were probably causing that. I found them manageable -- more of a reminder to take my meds than anything. His line of reasoning was that the side-effect profile is lower than with most similar drugs and that weight gain in particular is not really a problem with this medication, which was a particular concern of mine. Reviewed Pristiq on 6/9/2020 It's a wonderful medication, I never felt more normal my energy was awesome, my focus was on point my mood was great & tolerable. Some people shouldn't take antidepressants. Do not take PRISTIQ if you are allergic to desvenlafaxine, venlafaxine, or any of the ingredients in PRISTIQ. It worked really well for my depression and anxiety but I had two weeks of nausea going on, both times, and weird light-headedness/vertigo spells for a few weeks coming off. I had no interest in doing anything. It doesn't necessarily work better than SSRIs for anxiety, but since it works on different receptors, I think of it working for a group of people that overlaps with, but isn't exactly the same as, the group that SSRIs work for.

Desvenlaxine (Pristiq) has a more predictable metabolism then venlafaxine. But you're correct, it's supposed to be pretty well-tolerated by most people.I've been on Pristiq for years. It has greatly improved the quality of my life.SNRIs should be better for energy and pain compared to SSRIs. Ask MetaFilter is where thousands of life's little questions are answered.I'm about to start Pristiq, an SNRI antidepressant, as part of my treatment plan for depression/anxiety/ADHD. I've had a noticeable reduction in my anxiety and very few side effects. Before Pristiq I was taking 150mg Lamictal and Venlafaxine 75mg. After 2.5 months, I started to feel tired all the time. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts I only really experienced "brain zap" side effects with Effexor when I forgot to take my meds for a day or two.

Always consult your medical provider or pharmacist about any questions or concerns you may have about your Pristiq prescription. Pristiq (desvenlafaxine): “Was given a prescription to Pristiq to help with ADHD in addition to Xanax for anxiety.

i'm not sure if it's working or not. With Pristiq, the "hey take your meds lol" zaps happened even less often. whether or not its needed i'm not sure. Many of our 900k+ users express they 'feel at home' and 'finally found a place where people understand them'.Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. It also let me know that tapering off of it (good practice anyway with these meds) would be particularly important.

They aren't harmful, but they can disturb people, especially if they're already anxious and unprepared for it. I've taken Pristiq for the last 8 months. I definitely do struggle with anxiety, but it's hard to say if the anxiety is a result of my ADHD symptoms or its own problem. Being on it was the most "normal" I've felt since being diagnosed with depression. I can't find much information about it in regards to ADHD specifically.New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be castA place where people with ADHD and their loved ones can interact with each other exchanging stories, struggles, and non-medication strategies. Ask MetaFilter is a question and answer site that covers nearly any question on earth, where members help each other solve problems.