pristiq

[Rufus07]

I just started about 2 months ago on Pristiq. While it’s helped greatly with stabilizing my mood, it’s taken away all emotion…I feel numb and just don’t care about anything. It’s to the point of being scary. I’ve talked to my doctor and he didn’t seem concerned. I don’t know what to do…stop…keep taking? Anyone else experience this while taking this drug?

[Dduddels34]

Get a 2nd opinion!!! I spent years thinking it was "normal to feel numb" nothing bothered me. I spent 7 years in a horribly abusive marriage because i was over medicated. Please get a second opinion!

[Rufus07 in reply to Dduddels34]

Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately I think they will just tell me to stop taking it. But it doesn’t hurt to get a 2nd opinion.

[Blank72]

What dosage are you taking? Could it perhaps be too high of a dose? Pristiq worked wonders for me mood wise, etc. But it's not always the same for everyone. After going through about 35 different medications and medication combinations, the pristiq was a welcome relief. I hope you can find the right one or dosage for you!

[Rufus07 in reply to Blank72]

I’m on the lowest dose…not sure the milligrams

[Rufus07 in reply to Blank72]

it sucks because I’ve tried so many meds and this seemed to be the “magic” combination but with these side effects, is it worth staying on and going back to not being well? I’m tired of always trying new meds. I’m just tired of all this in general.

[DAR81]

My doc gave me a script for Pristiq

I don’t want to take it. I seem to be anti depressant resistant. I have PTSD as well

Your description and it’s effect on you doesn’t sound like an ideal solution.

While I am tired of being depressed and crying, having anxiety, and feeling too much, (I am an HSP too), I do not want to be a zombie and not feel anything. I am already low energy. Insomnia and bad dreams

I am considering ketamine.

I’ve done TMS, and it really didn’t do anything.

I wish you the best.

[Rufus07 in reply to DAR81]

Thank you so much! If this is how my life is going to be, I will be stopping this med.

[Logan-]

some nights are worse than others…

[Cookie2217]

Yes I was on Pristiq since 2009 and I just got over a four-year depressive episode that was the hardest of my entire life. I was put on boosters with Pristiq including Wellbutrin and Abilify which didn't seem to help. Then I asked to switch my medication and was put on Trintellix but I don't think that I gave it enough time to work but I'm not really sure. What I am sure of is that pretty stopped working for me a long time ago and I was so defeated and depressed that I couldn't even bring myself to change my medication again until I talk to my husband's cousin who is also a therapist and he told me about Prozac and how much it's helped him. In addition my best friend is also on Prozac and speaks highly of it so I decided what else could I do but try and it was a game changer for me. Within 2 weeks I had come out of my four year battle with that deep dark hole and I felt better than I have in years. I am also on Abilify 10 mg as a booster for the Prozac 20 mg. I would recommend asking for Prozac to see how you would do on that it is the longest drug out there for depression and obviously it's still on the market for a reason and that may very well be that it works well and many aspects. At least it has for me I am happy to report. Best of luck with Pristiq but I feel that if it's not working for you in a few more weeks push your provider to change your medication and try Prozac.

[Rufus07 in reply to Cookie2217]

I was on Prozac for 20+ years and it stopped working for me. I think my body became immune. It worked immediately for me for many years but eventually had to add other meds on top of it. None of them worked. So now I’m on the Pristiq and lamotrigine. I’ve been on the lamotrigine for years . I guess all I can do is wait and see if the numbness goes away and if not, I’ll have to try something else. Thank you for your reply 🙂. And just to add, todays a good day!

[Rufus07 in reply to Cookie2217]

also, I’m so glad that you are doing well!

[Rufus07 in reply to Cookie2217]

also, I’m so glad that you are doing well!

[Cookie2217]

Thank you so very much! I'm glad today is a good day for you!