Posted by Cinn65 on May 26, 2010, at 22:29:43
In reply to Re: How to switch from Pristiq back to Zoloft » Cinn65, posted by floatingbridge on May 26, 2010, at 21:23:31
> Hi Cinn,
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> I've tapered from 100 to 50 pristiq by cutting the tablets. Some say cutting pristiq cannot be done, but was fine for me. The first week or two of the decrease was noticeable but very bearable. I've heard the last 25 mg or so can be the toughest. That was my experience w/effexor. I have nor tried to taper the pristiq lower than 50.
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> When I would skip doses like every other day, whew, I'd be ill. May not be the best strategy for a short acting snri.
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> (I think I increased my benzo a bit during it--but if you don't take them, I'm not recommending you start.)
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> Keep us posted--good luck.
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> Oh, and if you don't feel good, maybe wait for your doctor. If you work well with your doctor, could you wait the week?
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> Best to you.
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Hi,
Thanks for relating your experience with tapering off Pristiq. I knew it would be difficult. I actually cut a 50 mg tablet today and took 1/2 of it and plan to do that with my remaining 6 pills. I hope that will do it for me. Of course, I'm starting back taking 50 mg Zoloft at the same time, and plan to go up to 100 mg within the week.I am planning on seeing my doctor next week. He's a new doc, so not sure how things are gonna go, but he seems good so far.
I'll post again about any progress...thanks for your care and concern! The support here is great and I really appreciate it!
Thanks,
Cinn
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