Goro: New here. Seems like a great community.

[Goro]

Hello!

 

I'm new here and after stumbling across this wonderful site last night, I knew I had to make an account to get all the information I can about tapering off Pristiq. I've been on Pristiq since July of 2017 and have had enough of always feeling tired and the other symptoms that plague me. This seems like the most educated place when it comes to antidepressants and tapering off them and I'm excited to start this journey to a better life without these drugs.

 

I look forward to getting to know this community.

 

 

Edited March 10, 2019 by Shep
added username to title

[ChessieCat]

Hi and welcome to SA,

 

It's really good that you have found SA before getting off your drug.  I'm tapering Pristiq and want you to know that it is possible to taper off this drug.  I started at 100mg and am now down to 4mg.  There are links in my signature which provide more information.

 

SA recommends tapering by no more than 10% of the current dose followed by a hold of about 4 weeks to allow the brain to adapt to not getting as much of the drug.  Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

 

When the drug is taken away too quickly we can get withdrawal symptoms:  Dr Joseph Glenmullen's Withdrawal Symptoms

 

Before you begin tapering what you need to know

 

Tips for tapering off Pristiq (desvenlafaxine)

 

To get you started please create your drug signature using the following format.   Keep it simple.  NO diagnoses or symptoms please - thank you.

• details for last 2 years - dates, ALL drugs, doses
• summary for older than 2 years - just years and drug/s

Account Settings – Create or Edit a signature

 

 

This is your own introductions topic where your can ask questions about your own situation and journal your progress.

[Goro]

Yes it is my name, sorry about that. Can you change it to 'Goro' please!

Thank you

[Shep]

Goro, your username has been changed. 

[Carmie]

Hi Goro, 

 

I wanted to welcome you to SA too. You’ve certainly come to the right place if you want to know about tapering. ChessieCat has given you some helpful information.

 

The main thing to remember is to never taper by more than 10% a month. I can only taper by less than half of that now myself. Also, make sure you hold at least a month inbetween tapers. Listen to your body and if you haven’t stabilised within a month you will need to hold a bit longer. 

 

Wishing you all the best with your tapering.💚