Posted by B2chica on August 23, 2011, at 13:47:49
In reply to Is Pristiq really much different then Effexor ?, posted by rculater on August 23, 2011, at 13:36:13
i've heard many folks say it was just for $$.
However, i can tell you that they were worlds apart for me.when i took effexor, i felt numb, unreal, then began to cycle every other day DEEP depression, crazy crying, then to Hypomanic, felt awesome, aggitated, TONS of unrelenting energy almost like i was shaking inside...then back around again.
i couldnt get off that drug fast enough... btw i also experienced that 'craving' for alcohol while on it.With pristiq the first week i started it i felt an upswing, then back down...it then took about 10 weeks to fully kick in.
no extra anxiety, no weight gain.
(i then went off due to pregnancy), started again, though it took 12 weeks to fully kick in this time.
currently on it.
been on it for 8 months.
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